Lanterne des Morts

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  • Civil cemetary
8 rue du 8 mai 1945, cimetière, 87310 Cognac-la-Forêt
This square lantern, 6.50 m high and Romanesque in style, is made up of hollow granite pillars, with a niche at the top in which a flame was hoisted to light eternity, helping the souls of the departed to find their way. Most date from the 12th century and are located in cemeteries. There are 7 in Haute-Vienne. The one in Cognac-la-Forêt is in the highest part of the cemetery, where you can admire some exceptional Limoges porcelain funeral plaques. The four corners of the lantern are adorned with a small colonnette.

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Lanterne des Morts
8 rue du 8 mai 1945, cimetière, 87310 Cognac-la-Forêt

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  • A plus de 20 mn de la gare
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