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Origin and history

Maisoncelles-la-Jourdan is a granite monument located in the cemetery of the former commune of Maisoncelles-la-Jourdan, now integrated in Vire Normandie (Calvados). This monument, whose date of construction is not specified in the sources, is distinguished by its inscription as historical monument since 19 September 1928. Its exact location is located in the enclosure of the cemetery, on the territory of the current municipality of Vire Normandie.

The absence of precise dating in the available sources does not allow to determine its exact origin or context of creation. However, its designation as a historic monument reflects its local heritage significance. The console is now owned by the municipality, and its location is referenced in the Merimée database under the code Insee 14762, corresponding to Calvados.

The monument is described as a granite architectural element, typical of funeral or commemorative buildings in the area. Although the sources do not specify its initial use, stone desks were often associated with religious or memorial functions in cemeteries. Its current state and accessibility are not detailed, but its presence in a cemetery suggests a link to local funeral practices.

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