Initial construction XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of construction of the cross.
10 avril 1929
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 10 avril 1929 (≈ 1929)
Official heritage recognition.
1938
Destruction by Hurricane
Destruction by Hurricane 1938 (≈ 1938)
Fall of the stone cross.
1941
Replacement with a metallic cross
Replacement with a metallic cross 1941 (≈ 1941)
New structure after destruction.
2014
Restoration and sealing
Restoration and sealing 2014 (≈ 2014)
Rehabilitation of the cross.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Brancion Cross: registration by order of 10 April 1929
Key figures
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Origin and history
The cross of Brancion is a monumental cross erected in the 16th century, located in the commune of Martailly-lès-Brancion, in the department of Saône-et-Loire. Originally built of stone, it was damaged several times, notably by a hurricane in 1938, which led to its replacement by an openworked metal structure in 1941. After a new fall, it was restored and resealed in 2014.
The cross has been listed as historic monuments since April 10, 1929, recognizing its heritage value. It is close to the Brancion Pass, an emblematic place in the region. Its history reflects the challenges of preserving stone monuments in the face of weather and the hazards of time.
Today, the Brancion Cross remains a local symbol, bearing witness to the religious and architectural history of Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its precise location is indicated in the Mérimée base, with an approximate address in Brancion, in the commune of Martailly-lès-Brancion. It belongs to the municipality and is not open to visit specifically.
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