Historical Monument 19 septembre 1950 (≈ 1950)
Registration of the cemetery by ministerial decree.
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Heritage classified
Cemetery surrounding the church: inscription by decree of 19 September 1950
Origin and history
The cemetery surrounding the church of Fontès is a historic monument located in the department of Hérault in the Occitanie region. Enlisted by ministerial decree on 19 September 1950, it is a representative example of rural cemeteries in southern France, often organized around religious buildings. Its precise location, estimated as "a priori satisfactory", corresponds to address 3 Rue des Romarins, in the heart of the village.
In Occitan villages like Fontès, cemeteries played a central role in community life, serving both as a place of remembrance and as a gathering place. Their proximity to the church reflected the importance of the Catholic religion in the social and spatial organization of rural communities. Although the architectural details or personalities associated with this cemetery are not specified in the available sources, its ranking attests to its heritage value and its anchoring in local history.
