Construction of the cross XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Estimated period of construction.
10 janvier 1964
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 10 janvier 1964 (≈ 1964)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cemetery Cross (Box A 440): Order of 10 January 1964
Origin and history
The cross of the cemetery of Cantenay-Épinard is a religious monument located in the commune of Cantenay-Épinard, Maine-et-Loire, in the Pays de la Loire region. Dating from the 17th century, it is a typical example of the cemetery crosses of this period, often erected to mark a sacred place or commemorate a local event. Its location in the cemetery underscores its spiritual and memorial role within the community.
Classified as historical monuments by order of 10 January 1964, this cross enjoys a heritage protection that bears witness to its architectural and historical importance. The cemetery crosses, frequent in Anjou, served as both a visual landmark and a symbol of faith for the inhabitants. Their presence also reflected the social and religious organization of the villages, where the Church played a central role in daily life and funeral rites.
