Date engraved on the cross 1598 (≈ 1598)
Year of alleged creation of the monument.
11 juin 1930
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 11 juin 1930 (≈ 1930)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The stone cross dated 1598 located on the square at the entrance of the village: inscription by order of 11 June 1930
Origin and history
The stone cross of Chaspinhac is a historical monument located in the Haute-Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Dated from 1598, it is on the square at the entrance of the village. This type of cross, common in rural areas, often served as a religious landmark or symbol for the inhabitants.
Registered by ministerial decree on 11 June 1930, this cross belongs today to the commune of Chaspinhac. Such monuments were usually erected to mark a gathering place, a crossroads, or to commemorate a local event. Their presence reflects the importance of religion and traditions in the daily life of rural communities of the modern era.
