Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of his erection in Gouloux.
4 octobre 1932
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 4 octobre 1932 (≈ 1932)
Registration by order for heritage protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross in the cemetery: inscription by order of 4 October 1932
Origin and history
The cross in Gouloux, in the Nièvre department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, dates from the 16th century. This monument, inscribed in the inventory of Historical Monuments by order of 4 October 1932, is precisely in the enclosure of the communal cemetery. Its location, noted as "6 A Le Bourg", and its Insee code (58129) confirm its anchoring in the commune of Gouloux, near Nevers.
The 16th century cemetery crosses were often erected to mark a sacred place or commemorate a local event, although the available sources do not specify their exact function here. This type of monument generally reflected collective piety and served as a visual landmark in funeral spaces. Protection in 1932 underscores its heritage importance, although details about its iconography or sponsor remain unknown.
The location of the cross is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), indicating a reasonable approximation of its current location. Owned by the municipality, it does not seem open to specific visits, but remains accessible within the cemetery. The sources mentioned (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not provide additional information on its history or artistic characteristics.
