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The great cross of the tomb of Mandon is a funeral monument located in Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne department (77), in the Île-de-France region. Dating from the second half of the eighteenth century, it is distinguished by its structure surmounted by a metal sphere. This type of monument reflects the funeral and artistic practices of the time, often related to local personalities or influential families.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 19 March 1955, this cross belongs today to the commune of Provins. Its location, reported at 5345 Rempart du Cours aux Bêtes, remains approximate according to the available data, with a location accuracy deemed "passible". Although its access to the public is not explicitly detailed, its protected status underscores its heritage importance.

At the end of the 18th century, Provins, a medieval town renowned for its ramparts and commercial past, was marked by a society still very hierarchical. Funeral monuments such as this cross often served to honour local figures, while illustrating the religious beliefs and social codes of the Old Regime. Their preservation today offers a material testimony of that time.

Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum database, confirm its ranking and administrative location, but do not provide details about its sponsor or specific history. The metal sphere that overcomes it could symbolize a celestial dimension or a particular distinction, although its exact interpretation is not documented.

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