Restoration by Baron Arthur de Rothschild 1874 (≈ 1874)
Restoration attested by registration.
vers 1950
Revival of the obelisk
Revival of the obelisk vers 1950 (≈ 1950)
Obelisk in limestone redone.
15 mai 1952
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 15 mai 1952 (≈ 1952)
Official protection by order.
vers 1980
Change of location
Change of location vers 1980 (≈ 1980)
Moving the cross.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Croix de Saint-Jacques : inscription by order of 15 May 1952
Key figures
Arthur de Rothschild - Baron and patron
Finances restoration in 1874.
Origin and history
La Croix de Saint-Jacques is a historical monument located at Perray-en-Yvelines, in the department of Yvelines. It was used to mark the limit of the generality of Paris, a former administrative district under the Ancien Régime. Its location and function bear witness to the territorial divisions of the past.
This cross has been the subject of several interventions over the centuries. It was restored in 1874 by Baron Arthur de Rothschild, as evidenced by an inscription. Around 1950, the limestone obelisk was redone, and its location was changed around 1980. These changes reflect efforts to preserve and adapt local heritage.
The Cross of Santiago is surrounded by flower-delysed pillars, a royal symbol that reinforces its historical character. Registered as a historical monument by decree of 15 May 1952, it now belongs to the commune. Its location, although modified, remains a point of interest for local and regional history.
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