Croix dite de Boëssé de Yvré-l’Evêque
croix de cimetière
PA00109992
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1966)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Croix dite de Boëssé de Yvré-l'Evêque — Croix de cimetière in Yvré-l'Evêque (Sarthe) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1966 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109992. 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 1966), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Croix dite de Boëssé, située dans le cimetière (cad. D 516) : inscription par arrêté du 20 juillet 1966
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Yvré-l'Evêque, Sarthe, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0118°N, 0.2656°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir de la Béchuère | Saint-Gervais-de-Vic | 1979 |
| Hôtel-Dieu de Coeffort | Le Mans | 1947 |
| Château de la Groirie | Trangé | 1974 |
| Dolmen d'Amnon de Saint-Germain-d'Arcé | Saint-Germain-d'Arcé | 1976 |
| Manoir de la Beunêche | Roézé-sur-Sarthe | 1950 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 16e 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 dite de Boëssé de Yvré-l'Evêque located?
Croix dite de Boëssé de Yvré-l'Evêque is located in the commune of Yvré-l'Evêque (Sarthe).
When was Croix dite de Boëssé de Yvré-l'Evêque protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1966 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109992 in the Mérimée database.
When was Croix dite de Boëssé de Yvré-l'Evêque built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 16e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0118°N, 0.2656°E