Construction of the cross XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated period of implementation.
29 octobre 1968
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 29 octobre 1968 (≈ 1968)
Official classification by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Stationary cross located in the cemetery (cad. AB 8): inscription by order of 29 October 1968
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Origin and history
The cemetery cross of Villedieu-la-Blouère is a 15th century religious monument located in the cemetery of Villedieu-la-Blouère, Maine-et-Loire. It is representative of the monumental crosses erected in medieval cemeteries, often linked to funeral or commemorative practices of the time.
The cross was inscribed as historical monuments by order of 29 October 1968. This classification reflects its heritage importance and its historical value for the Pays de la Loire region. It is now owned by the municipality and remains accessible in its original location.
In the 15th century, the cemetery crosses played a central role in the religious and social life of villages. They often marked the entrance of cemeteries, serving as a gathering point for processions or prayers. Their presence also reflected the importance of the Christian faith in the spatial and community organization of rural communities in Anjou.
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