Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of implementation.
26 janvier 1927
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 26 janvier 1927 (≈ 1927)
Official protection by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cemetery Cross: Registration by Order of 26 January 1927
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character identified
Sources do not mention any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The cemetery cross of Peyrelevade is a historical monument located in the commune of Peyrelevade, in Corrèze (Nouvelle-Aquitaine). Dated from the 16th century, it is distinguished by its polylobed, frenched shape and bears a carved representation of the crucifixion. This type of cross, typical of medieval and reborn cemeteries, served as both a religious symbol and a landmark for community processions or gatherings.
Classified as a historical monument by decree of 26 January 1927, this cross today belongs to the commune. Its location, reported at approximately 3 Route du Petit Billoux, reflects its original role in the local funeral space. Available data indicate a GPS location of medium accuracy (level 5/10), without further details of its current state or accessibility.
The sources mention its listing as historical monuments, but there is no document specifying the circumstances of its construction, its sponsors, or possible restorations. Its architectural and iconographic style is part of the tradition of the limousine cemetery crosses, often linked to late Romanesque art or the early regional Gothic influences.
