Le Calvaire de la Chapelle Sainte-Marthe - Bourthes, France
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N 50° 35.684 E 001° 55.978
31U E 424477 N 5605302
[EN] Calvary erected in front of a chapel in ruins. [FR] Calvaire érigé devant une chapelle en ruines.
Waymark Code: WMWAJ8
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 08/03/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
Views: 2

The Calvary is reached by a small staircase, and is surrounded by a gate, it is in front of an old chapel in ruins.

Situated at the Catelet (small hamlet of Bourthes) on the departmental road 156, the Sainte Marthe chapel had the proportions of a small church before falling completely into ruin.

It was built in 1864 by the Duflos-Destre family, Jean-Baptiste Duflos having been mayor of Bourthes and justice of the peace of the canton.

Sources : The Chapel

Le calvaire est accessible par un petit escalier, et est entouré par une grille, il se trouve devant une ancienne chapelle en ruine.

Située au Catelet, (petit hameau de Bourthes) sur la route départementale 156, la chapelle Sainte Marthe avait les proportions d'une petite église avant de tomber complètement en ruine.

Elle avait été bâtie en 1864 par la famille Duflos-Destrées, Jean-Baptiste Duflos ayant été maire de Bourthes et juge de paix du canton.

Sources : La Chapelle

Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Wood

Characteristics of this cross:
[EN] The cross is made of wood on which Christ is crucified, with a height of more than 3m. [FR] La croix est en bois sur laquelle est crucifié le Christ, d'une hauteur de plus de 3m.


Describe the location:
[EN] The Calvary is reached by a small staircase, and is surrounded by a gate, it is in front of an old chapel in ruins. [FR] Le calvaire est accessible par un petit escalier, et est entouré par une grille, il se trouve devant une ancienne chapelle en ruine


Is this cross commemorative ?: No

Year of manufacture: Not listed

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