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Monument to the Dead of the 1914-1918 War à Châteauroux dans l'Indre

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Monument to the Dead of the 1914-1918 War

    4 Place la Fayette
    36000 Châteauroux
Photo de Monument to the Dead of the 1914-1918 War
Crédit photo : Ernest Nivet pour les sculptures - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
2020
Registration for Historic Monuments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The monument to the dead of the war of 1914-1918 and its enclosure bounded by a wrought iron gate and a wall, as represented on the plan annexed to the decree, located on the Place La Fayette, public non-cadastre communal domain: inscription by decree of 21 December 2020

Key figures

Ernest Nivet - Sculptor Author of the sculptures of the monument.

Origin and history

The Monument to the Dead of the 1914-1918 War is located in Châteauroux, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. He pays tribute to the victims of the First World War and is distinguished by his sculptures attributed to Ernest Nivet. The monument, surrounded by a wrought iron enclosure and a wall, is located on Place La Fayette, in the heart of the commune. It was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 21 December 2020, recognizing its heritage and memorial value.

The location of the monument, although specified by GPS coordinates and an official address (2 Place La Fayette), is considered to be fair in accuracy according to the available assessments. Owned by the municipality of Châteauroux, this monument is part of the communal public domain and is not subject to a specific cadastralization. No information is provided on its current accessibility, whether it be visits, rentals or other uses.

Monuments to the dead, erected massively after 1918, play a central role in the collective memory of French territories. In Châteauroux, as elsewhere in the Centre-Val de Loire region, these buildings symbolize mourning and gratitude to the missing local soldiers. Their presence in the public space also reflects the importance of commemoration in the civic life of municipalities, often marked by annual ceremonies.

The choice of Ernest Nivet for sculptures suggests a strong artistic and memory will. Although the details of the order or execution are not specified in the sources, its name is associated with other monuments to the dead in France, highlighting its expertise in this field. Recent listing (2020) as Historic Monument confirms the sustainability of its heritage interest.

Available data are mainly from the Monumentum database and internal archives, including references to the Merimée database (Insee 36044 code for Châteauroux, Department of Indre). No mention is made of a specific contemporary use (rent room, guest rooms), which suggests a commemorative and symbolic vocation above all.

External links

Page Monumentum