Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of implementation.
8 mars 1946
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 8 mars 1946 (≈ 1946)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross of the Marthauret: inscription by order of 8 March 1946
Origin and history
La Croix du Marthouret, located in Saint-Héand in the Loire department, is an emblematic monument dating from the 16th century. It has been listed as a Historic Monument since a decree of March 8, 1946, which demonstrates its heritage importance. Its location along the Talaudière road makes it a local historic landmark.
The location of this cross, although documented, remains approximate according to available sources. GPS coordinates suggest an address close to Mont-Morin in Sorbiers, but the official address remains that of Saint-Héand. This type of cross, typical of the region, often served as a religious or commemorative marker in the French countryside.
The Cross of Marthuret today belongs to the commune of Saint-Héand. Its state of conservation and accessibility are not specified in the sources, but its listing under the Historical Monuments guarantees legal protection. Available data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without further details on its history or possible restorations.
