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Origin and history

The cross of the cemetery of Saint-Georges-de-Noisné is a 14th century historical monument. Located in the Deux-Sèvres department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, it is classified by ministerial decree of 22 March 1889. This type of cross, typical of medieval cemeteries, often served as a religious and symbolic landmark for local communities, marking the sacred space of the burial place.

In the 14th century, the Deux-Sèvres, then integrated into the Poitou, were a rural region marked by agriculture and local trade. Cemetery crosses played a central role in social and spiritual life, serving as a gathering point for religious ceremonies and processions. Their presence reflected the importance of the Christian faith in the organization of villages and parishes.

The precise location of the cross, indicated as being at the approximate address of 11 Rue des Magnolias, remains subject to an accuracy deemed mediocre (level 5 of 10). Owned by the municipality of Saint-Georges-de-Noisné, this monument is today an architectural and historical testimony of this medieval period, although the practical information about its visit is not detailed in the available sources.

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