Date engraved on the cross 1751 (≈ 1751)
Certified construction period.
16 décembre 1949
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 16 décembre 1949 (≈ 1949)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross dated 1751: entry by order of 16 December 1949
Origin and history
The cross in Colombier, in the Loire department, is an emblematic monument of the religious heritage of the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. Dated precisely from 1751, it was classified Historic Monument by decree on 16 December 1949, stressing its cultural and architectural importance for the commune and the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
This type of cross, typical of the French countryside of the time, often served as a spiritual and social landmark for the inhabitants. The 18th-century crosses were generally erected at crossroads, near churches or at village entrances, playing a role in the daily life and religious practices of local communities. Their presence also reflected the influence of the Church in the territorial and social organization.
The location of this cross, although documented (approximate address: 9002 Mln Combarot, Colombier), is considered to be of poor accuracy (level 5 of 10). Today it belongs to the municipality of Colombier, which ensures its preservation. No additional information is available about its sponsor, artist or related specific historical events.
