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The cemetery cross of Vollore-Ville is a stone monument dating from the 16th century, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 20 December 1905. It was placed on a modern foundation, maintaining its original appearance. The monument consists of a moulure base, a cask adorned with small buttresses, and a prismatic cross at the ends decorated with cabbages. On one side is Christ crucified, while the other represents the Virgin Mother. Four characters, placed under the arms of the cross, complete this composition, each resting on a separate cul-de-lampe. A shield is also visible under the Virgin.

The structure of this cross reflects the artistic and religious traditions of the Renaissance in Auvergne. The sculptures, especially the cabbages and the characters, illustrate the symbolic importance of the cemetery crosses in medieval and reborn community life. These monuments served not only as funeral landmarks, but also as supports for public devotion, marking the sacred space of the cemetery. Their preservation reflects the commitment of local people to their spiritual and historical heritage.

The location of the cross in Vollore-Ville, in Puy-de-Dôme, is part of a regional context marked by a strong religious and architectural identity. The cemetery crosses, often erected in the 16th and 17th centuries, played a central role in funeral rites and collective memory. Their classification as Historic Monument underscores their heritage value and their function as a link between the past and the present, while protecting these popular works of art from degradation or oblivion.

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