Construction of the cross XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Estimated time of its creation in granite.
12 juin 1926
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 12 juin 1926 (≈ 1926)
Registration by decree for the central cross.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Central Cross of Cemetery: Registration by Order of 12 June 1926
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The cemetery cross of Crozon-sur-Vauvre is a historical monument located in the municipality of the same name, in the region Centre-Val de Loire. Dating from the 14th century, it is distinguished by its monolithic granite structure, laid on a circular five-degree walk. This type of cross, typical of medieval cemeteries, served both as a religious landmark and as a protection symbol for the deceased and the living.
Classified as a historical monument by decree of 12 June 1926, this central cross of the cemetery today belongs to the commune. Its location, near the Priory, suggests a link to local religious history, although the archives do not specify its sponsor or context of creation. The cemetery crosses, at that time, often marked the sacred space and played a role in community processions or gatherings.
The location of the cross, indicated as approximate (precision level 5/10), places the monument at address 2 The Priory, in the department of Indre. Its current state and accessibility are not detailed in the available sources, but its listing as Historic Monuments reflects its heritage value. The data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without reference to other supplementary archives.
