Date engraved on the cross 1647 (≈ 1647)
Registration attesting to its creation.
XVIe et XVIIe siècles
Construction period
Construction period XVIe et XVIIe siècles (≈ 1750)
Estimated dating of the monument.
5 novembre 1913
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 5 novembre 1913 (≈ 1913)
Official protection of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cemetery Cross: by order of 5 November 1913
Key figures
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Origin and history
The cemetery cross of Vittefleur is a historical monument located in the cemetery of the village of Vittefleur, Normandy. Dated from the 16th and 17th centuries, it was marked by an inscription of 1647. This monument, in sandstone, is distinguished by its vegetal and religious motifs, representing Christ, the Virgin, as well as saints like Saint Nicholas, Saint Martin and Saint Madeleine. Its style and sculptures reflect the funeral art of the modern period in Normandy.
Classified as a historical monument since 5 November 1913, the cross of Vittefleur illustrates the importance of religious symbols in community spaces in the 17th century. These cemetery crosses often served as a spiritual and social landmark for the inhabitants, marking a place of collective recollection and memory. Their presence in the villages of Normandy bears witness to the piety and parish organization of the time.
La Croix is now the property of the commune of Vittefleur, in the Seine-Maritime department. Its ranking among historical monuments underscores its heritage and artistic value. Available sources, such as the Merimée database and bibliographical references, confirm its anchoring in local and regional history, while offering avenues for further research on its creation context and evolution.
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