Construction of the cross XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Forged iron cross with foliage
1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 1926 (≈ 1926)
Classification by ministerial decree
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
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Origin and history
The cross of Champerboux is a wrought iron cross dating from the 15th century, located in the village of Champerboux, in the commune of Sainte-Enimie, in Lozère. It is distinguished by its square section and foliage ornaments on the stem and arms. A Latin inscription in Gothic letters, "erans esmanwer", remains indecipherated. Traditionally, it was used to carry candles at ceremonies in the old cemetery.
The cross has been listed as historical monuments since 1926. It presents notable artistic details, such as a diamond node at the top and partially erased monograms. One side represents Christ, the other a Virgin to the Child. Its present location in the upper part of the village differs from its original use linked to funeral rituals.
The monument illustrates the local medieval craftsmanship and the symbolic role of the crosses in rural communities. In Occitanie, these objects often marked places of worship or cemetery boundaries, reflecting the piety and social organization of the time. The cross of Champerboux, a communal property, remains a material testimony of these practices.
