This cross can be found at the road starting at the back of the village, at the first turn after the entrance to the cemetery.
It is a simple iron cross where "1965" can be read, without the "1" that is broken.
Its construction can be attributed to the "Holy Missions" ("Santes Missions") celebrated after the Spanish Civil War.
Several testimonies in the form of crosses and monuments can be found at different cities and villages across Catalonia.
Some of these crosses have been catalogued as symbols of Francoist Spain.
The main goal of the Holy Missions was to reinforce the Catholic faith, and they received the support of Francoist Spain, like for instance the holy missions celebrated in Artesa de Segre in 1964, conducted by Claretian priests.
Several activities were performed led by missionaries, lasting between one and three days, including ways of the cross, messes and processions.
As a reminder of the celebration, they would construct a cross at some relevant place of the village, like the one that can be found in Montargull.
This cross can be found at the road starting at the back of the village, at the first turn after the entrance to the cemetery. It is a simple iron cross where "1965" can be read, without the "1" that is broken. Its construction can be attributed to the "Holy Missions" ("Santes Missions") celebrated after the Spanish Civil War. Several testimonies in the form of crosses and monuments can be found at different cities and villages across Catalonia. Some of these crosses have been catalogued as symbols of Francoist Spain. The main goal of the Holy Missions was to reinforce the Catholic faith, and they received the support of Francoist Spain, like for instance the holy missions celebrated in Artesa de Segre in 1964, conducted by Claretian priests. Several activities were performed led by missionaries, lasting between one and three days, including ways of the cross, messes and processions. As a reminder of the celebration, they would construct a cross at some relevant place of the village, like the one that can be found in Montargull.
Montargull (Artesa de Segre)