Registration for Historic Monuments 20 octobre 1965 (≈ 1965)
Official decree protecting the monument.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Obelisk (Case C 95): entry by order of 20 October 1965
Origin and history
The obelisk of Crespières is a listed monument located in the commune of Yvelines, in the Île-de-France region. Although its exact construction period is not specified in the available sources, its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of October 20, 1965 demonstrates its heritage importance. It is located at the approximate address of Ferme Neuve, in a rural environment characteristic of this part of the Yvelines.
Obelisks, often erected as commemorative or decorative symbols, are generally part of a variety of historical contexts, ranging from antiquity to more recent periods. In the countryside, these monuments could mark private property, local events or tributes. Their presence often reflects the influence of architectural trends or the wishes of local notables, although details specific to this obelisk are not documented in the sources consulted.
