Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of implementation.
17 juillet 1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 17 juillet 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official protection of the monument.
13 juin 1988
Disappearance confirmed
Disappearance confirmed 13 juin 1988 (≈ 1988)
CRMH's report attesting to his loss.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The cross: inscription by decree of 17 July 1926
Origin and history
The 16th century cross of Ceyrat is a historical monument in Volvic lava, typical of the region. It consisted of a cubic base surmounted by a pyramid trunk, a cylindrical barrel and a crown decorated with foliage. The arms of the cross, finished with motifs made of curly cabbage, wore two bas-reliefs: a Christ on the cross and a Pietà. This type of monument often reflected local devotion and served as a spiritual or memorial landmark.
The cross was listed as a Historic Monument by decree of 17 July 1926, recognizing its heritage value. However, it has disappeared, as confirmed by a report by the MRHC dated June 13, 1988. Its exact location was poorly documented, with an accuracy considered "very insufficient" (note 2/10). It was located near the approximate address of 2 Wilson Avenue in Ceyrat, Puy-de-Dôme, and belonged to the commune.
Volvic lava crosses, local volcanic materials, were common in Auvergne during the Renaissance. They often marked crossroads, cemeteries or places of pilgrimage, illustrating the importance of Christian faith in everyday life. Their disappearance, like that of Ceyrat, may be linked to destruction, displacement or natural erosion over the centuries.
