Registration for Historic Monuments 10 mars 2023 (≈ 2023)
Total protection of the oratory and its cross.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Oratory of Romette, with the cross which it houses, in whole, as delimited in red on the plan annexed to the decree, appearing in the cadastre section E, parcel 750, at the place called Romette: inscription by order of 10 March 2023
Origin and history
Romette is a religious building located in the municipality of La Salvetat-Peyralès, in the department of Aveyron, in the Occitan region. This monument, inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 10 March 2023, is distinguished by its location at the so-called Romette place, as well as by the cross it houses. It is fully protected, as delimited on the plan annexed to the Order, and appears in the cadastre under section E, Parcel 750.
Property of the municipality, its state of conservation and accessibility are not specified in the available sources, but its recent listing reflects its recognized heritage value. Rural oratories, such as Romette, often play a central role in the lives of local communities, serving as spiritual and cultural landmarks. In Aveyron, a region with a dense religious heritage, these buildings reflect the history of devoted practices and social organization around places of worship.
Their preservation maintains a tangible link with the past, while offering points of interest for visitors. The inclusion of the Romette Oratory in 2023 underlines the importance attached to safeguarding this modest but significant heritage.
