Origin of re-used sculptures XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Elements integrated into the cross.
XVe siècle
Origin of re-used graves
Origin of re-used graves XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Fragments used in construction.
XIXe siècle
Construction of the cross
Construction of the cross XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Built with medieval jobs.
8 mars 2006
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 8 mars 2006 (≈ 2006)
Official protection of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The cross of the cemetery (Box D 286): inscription by order of 8 March 2006
Origin and history
La Croix hosannière de La Chapelle-Thémer is a cross of a cemetery located in the Vendée department, in the commune of La Chapelle-Thémer. This monument, erected in the 19th century, is distinguished by its use of 14th century carved jobs, as well as 15th century tombs. These ancient elements, re-used in its construction, demonstrate a common practice of preserving historical fragments while integrating them into a new building.
The cross was listed as historic monuments on March 8, 2006, recognizing its heritage value. It is located precisely in the cemetery of the commune, at the approximate address of 1 Rue de Beauregard. This type of cross, often called "hosanner", was traditionally associated with religious processes and blessings, playing a central role in the community and spiritual life of villages.
The monument belongs to the commune of La Chapelle-Thémer and is protected as an element of the local heritage. Its location in Vendée, region of the Pays de la Loire, is part of a historical context marked by a strong presence of religious and funerary monuments, reflecting the importance of faith and traditions in the daily life of rural populations in the 19th and centuries before.
