Construction of the monument XXe siècle (≈ 2007)
Period of realization of the monument to the dead.
1er août 2016
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1er août 2016 (≈ 2016)
Enrollment in full with its grids.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
In total, the monument to the dead and its gates, located in the square (Box D 2338): inscription by order of 1 August 2016
Key figures
L. R. Piron - Sculptor
Author of the monument to the dead.
Origin and history
The monument to the dead of Pougues-les-Eaux, located in the Nièvre department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, was built in the 20th century. He is distinguished by his representation of a soldier observing the list of the deceased in the commune, a poignant symbol of collective memory. This monument, located at 21 rue du Docteur-Faucher, is surrounded by grids and integrated into a square, highlighting its importance in the local public space.
Filed as a complete historical monument (including its gates) by order of 1 August 2016, this monument is the work of sculptor L. R. Piron. Although its exact location is considered "passable" (note of 5/10), it remains a central point of commemoration for the commune. As a municipal property, it embodies the duty of memory to victims of 20th century conflicts, reflecting the commitment of small rural communities to preserving their history.
In the wider context of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, monuments to the dead of the twentieth century play a major social role. They serve as gathering places for commemorative ceremonies, strengthening community cohesion around the values of peace and sacrifice. In Pougues-les-Eaux, as in other villages, these monuments also recall the impact of wars on local populations, often marked by significant human losses despite their remoteness from the main fronts.
