Construction of the cross XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated period of implementation.
7 janvier 1926
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 7 janvier 1926 (≈ 1926)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
15th century cross located in the cemetery: inscription by decree of 7 January 1926
Origin and history
The cross of Gumières is a historical monument located in the municipality of the same name, in the Loire department (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Dating from the 15th century, it is located in the local cemetery. Its architecture and location reflect the religious and funeral practices of the medieval era, where the crosses often marked sacred places or crossroads.
Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 7 January 1926, this cross is now owned by the municipality. Its listing as historic monuments underscores its heritage importance, although its precise location is considered "fair" (note of 5/10) according to available databases. It illustrates the role of monumental crosses in medieval villages, often linked to devotion or commemoration.
