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  6. Monument to the Dead of the War 1914-1918

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

Indre

Monument to the Dead of the War 1914-1918

    2 Bis Place de la Victoire et des Alliés
    36000 Châteauroux
Photo de Monument to the Dead of the War 1914-1918
Crédit photo : Benjism89 - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
1ère moitié du XXe siècle
Construction of the monument
19 janvier 2021
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The monument to the dead of the war of 1914-1918 and its enclosure delimited by a wrought iron gate, placed on a stone wall, as shown on the plan annexed to the decree, located on the square of the Victoire des Allies, shown in the cadastre section AI, on Parcel No. 86, 2 B place of the Victory and the Allies: inscription by decree of 19 January 2021

Key figures

Ernest Nivet - Sculptor Author of the monument to the dead.

Origin and history

Châteauroux's Monument to the Dead 1914-1918 is a tribute to the soldiers who fell during the first world conflict. Built in the first half of the 20th century, it is distinguished by its enclosure delimited by a wrought iron gate placed on a stone wall. This monument, located Place de la Victoire et des Allies, was listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 19 January 2021, recognizing its heritage and memorial value.

The work is attributed to the sculptor Ernest Nivet, whose name is associated with his creation. The monument, owned by the Indre department, is located on the cadastral plot section AI, no.86, and its exact location is specified by its address: 2 bis place de la Victoire et des Allies, 36000 Châteauroux. Available data from Monumentum and the internal archives confirm its status as a major memory place for the city and the region Centre-Val de Loire.

The location of the monument is assessed as fair (note of 5/10) according to the criteria of geographical accuracy, although its address is clearly indicated in the Merimée base. A photo licensed by Creative Commons, credited to Benjism89, illustrates this heritage. The monument, with its enclosure and grid, constitutes an architectural and symbolic ensemble marked by the history of the Great War and its impact on local communities.

External links

Page Monumentum