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Origin and history

The Monument to the Dead of the War 1914-1918 of the Trait is a tribute to the soldiers of the commune who disappeared during the first world conflict. Installed on 11 November, it consists of the monument itself as well as its contemporary base. The whole, owned by the city, was entered in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 29 July 2022, thus recognizing its heritage and memorial value.

The location of the monument, in the heart of the Trait in Seine-Maritime (Normandie), reflects its anchoring in local life. The Place du 11 novembre, symbolic place, welcomes this memorial as a gathering point for commemorative ceremonies. The available data indicate a geographical accuracy deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), confirming its accessibility to the public. No information is provided on any additional facilities (visits, rooms, etc.).

The monument is part of a broader historical context: after 1918 thousands of French communes erected similar memorials to honour their dead. In Normandy, a region marked by the destruction of the Great War (especially through factories and strategic ports), these monuments played a key role in the identity reconstruction of the territories. Their architecture and iconography varied, but all served to perpetuate the memory of the sacrifices made.

The official sources (Merimée base, Creative Commons license) specify that the monument is fully protected, including its base. This underlines the importance attached to the preservation of the memorials of the First World War, often threatened by erosion or oblivion. No mention is made of a specific artist or architect or past inauguration ceremonies.

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