Registration as Historic Monument 29 juillet 2022 (≈ 2022)
Classification of the monument and its base.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The monument to the dead of the war 1914-1918, in its entirety, including its contemporary base, located near the church, on plot No.105, appearing in the cadastre section B: inscription by decree of 29 July 2022
Origin and history
The War Death Monument 1914-1918 in Ouville-l'Abbaye is a memorial building dedicated to soldiers of the commune who died in the First World War. It is located near the church, on cadastral plot no.105, and was inscribed as Historic Monument by order of 29 July 2022. This classification includes the entire monument, as well as its contemporary base, highlighting its heritage and memorial importance to the local community.
The precise location of the monument in Ouville-la-Rivière (code INSEE 76491) in Seine-Maritime is estimated to be satisfactory according to the available geographical data. Owned by the commune, this monument is part of the landscape of memorials erected after 1918 in Normandy, a region deeply marked by world conflicts. Its location near a place of worship reflects the traditional anchoring of these tributes in village life, where the church often served as a central point for commemorative ceremonies.
Although the sources do not specify the architectural or artistic details of the monument, its recent inscription (2022) suggests a late recognition of its historical value. Monuments to the dead of that time were generally designed to honor local sacrifices, while serving as a symbol of unity and collective mourning. In Normandy, where many municipalities have been affected by the war, these buildings play a key role in transmitting memory to subsequent generations.
