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The cross of Louroux-Bourbonnais is a monumental cross erected in the 16th century, in front of the presbytery of the commune. It is distinguished by its emerging circular barrel of a stone block of 1.60 meters by 1.40, whose origin seems to go back to a later Christianized Celtic monument. A niche dug at the intersection of the arms gives it an aspect of ex-voto, typical of the devotional practices of the era.

Classified as historical monuments by decree of 30 April 1928, this cross illustrates the symbolic re-appropriation of pagan remains by Christianity. The underlying stone block, probably from a pre-Christian tradition, has been integrated into a medieval or reborn religious context. The precise location, in front of the presbytery, emphasizes its central role in the spiritual and community life of the village.

The commune of Louroux-Bourbonnais, attached to the department of Allier in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, retains this monument as a material testimony of its religious and cultural history. Available data, from sources such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, highlight its heritage importance, although details about its construction or sponsors remain unknown. The cross, owned by the commune, is accessible to the public, although its exact state of conservation is not specified.

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