Tombeau Smith, Saint-Étienne

The Smith Tomb is a metal pyramid structure with a pointed top resting on a metal base set on sandstone slabs in Crêt du Roc Cemetery. The construction features layered metal components arranged to form a stable geometric shape, with decorative ironwork framing the entire monument.

The burial plot number 116 was acquired in 1827 by Johannes Smith Leclerc, and the tomb was built in the mid-1800s. Its metal construction reflects the growing availability of cast and wrought iron in the region during a time of expanding industrial activity.

The burial monument reflects early industrial craftsmanship through its precisely engineered pyramidal metal form and decorative ironwork details. The metalwork itself shows how cemetery traditions merged with the region's growing metalworking skills during that era.

The tomb is located along Allée du Cimetière and accessible during standard cemetery visiting hours. Visitors should respect cemetery regulations and avoid disturbing private burial areas.

Metal nails are driven into the pyramid faces and funeral inscriptions are engraved directly into the metal surface. These visible details show how craftspeople merged practical metalwork techniques with the need to remember the deceased.

Location: Saint-Étienne

Address: cimetière du Crêt-de-Roc

GPS coordinates: 45.44404,4.39128

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:02