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Cross of intersection known as the Cross of the capital à Neydens en Haute-Savoie

Haute-Savoie

Cross of intersection known as the Cross of the capital

    22B Chemin d'Huffin
    74160 Neydens
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Croix de carrefour dite Croix du chef-lieu
Crédit photo : Barbarasia - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
4e quart XVIIIe siècle
Construction of the cross
1er décembre 1950
Registration historical monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Cross of intersection called the Cross of the capital: inscription by order of 1 December 1950

Origin and history

The Cross of Cross of the capital is a monument located in the commune of Neydens, in Haute-Savoie, region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Dating from the 4th quarter of the 18th century, it belongs to the category of road crosses, often erected at crossroads or at the entrances of villages to mark a place of assembly or devotion.

This cross was inscribed as historical monuments by order of 1 December 1950. It is now owned by the municipality of Neydens. Crosses, like this one, played an important role in the social and religious life of local communities, serving as a landmark and symbol of faith for the inhabitants.

The precise location of the Cross of the capital is indicated as 10 Chemin Neuf, Neydens. Although architectural details are not described in available sources, its listing in the historic heritage reflects its cultural significance and heritage value to the region.

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