Gibet de Vic-en-Carladez dans le Cantal

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Origin and history

The Gibet de Vic-en-Carladez is a monument located in the commune of Saint-Clément, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This type of structure, often erected on the outskirts of cities or on heights, was historically used for the execution of death row prisoners, marking the local judicial authority. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its date of construction or the exact circumstances of its use.

In the medieval and modern context, the gibets played a strong symbolic role, recalling the power of lords or judicial institutions. In St. Clement, as in other localities, these monuments were often located in visible places, serving both as a deterrent and as an affirmation of power. Their presence also reflected the judicial practices of the time, where capital punishment was commonly applied for various crimes.