Croix de cimetière de Colombiers
croix de cimetière
PA00096776
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1926)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Croix de cimetière de Colombiers — Croix de cimetière in Colombiers (Cher) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Cette croix du 17e siècle porte sur sa base l'inscription : La croix fut renversée et réédifiée en 1841.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00096776. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1926), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Croix de cimetière (cad. A 494) : inscription par arrêté du 19 février 1926
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Colombiers, Cher, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 46.7009°N, 2.5391°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul | Bussy | 1910 |
| Château dénommé Châteaufer | Bruère-Allichamps | 2002 |
| Eglise Saint-Germain de Allouis | Allouis | 1990 |
| Ancienne abbaye Saint-Martin | Massay | 1889 |
| Ancienne salle des fêtes, actuellement maison de la Culture et école de musique | Bourges | 1994 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Croix de cimetière de Colombiers located?
Croix de cimetière de Colombiers is located in the commune of Colombiers (Cher).
When was Croix de cimetière de Colombiers protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1926 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00096776 in the Mérimée database.
When was Croix de cimetière de Colombiers built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 46.7009°N, 2.5391°E