Date engraved on the cross 1534 (≈ 1534)
Certified construction period.
29 décembre 1949
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 29 décembre 1949 (≈ 1949)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross dated 1534: inscription by order of 29 December 1949
Origin and history
La Croix de Grammond is a historical monument located in the commune of Grammond, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Dated from the 2nd quarter of the 16th century, it bears specifically the year 1534, making it an architectural and religious testimony of the French Renaissance. It was classified by ministerial decree on 29 December 1949, thus underlining its heritage importance.
This type of cross, typical of the French countryside of the time, often served as a spiritual and social landmark for the inhabitants. The 16th century crosses were usually erected at crossroads, near churches or cemeteries, playing a role in religious and community life. Their presence also reflected the influence of the Catholic Church in structuring villages and local practices.
The location of this cross, at approximately 25 Rue du Saint-Sepulcre, suggests a possible link to local processions or pilgrimages. Although the precise details of its historical use are not mentioned, its inscription as a historic monument guarantees its preservation for future generations.
