Construction of the chapel 2e moitié du XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Period of initial construction of the monument.
26 octobre 1925
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 26 octobre 1925 (≈ 1925)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapel of the cemetery (old): inscription by order of 26 October 1925
Origin and history
The chapel of Marcilly-sur-Tille Cemetery is a religious building built during the second half of the 12th century. Located in the Côte-d'Or department (21), in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, it is now classified as a Historic Monument. Its official inscription dates from a decree of 26 October 1925, placing it under the protection of the national heritage. Owned by the municipality, it bears witness to the local medieval religious architecture, although its exact location is considered fair (note 5/10) in the geographical databases.
At the time of its construction, Burgundy was a region marked by the influence of Cistercian abbeys and local seigneuries, where cemetery chapels played a central role in funeral rites and community life. These buildings often served as a place of prayer for the deceased, reflecting medieval piety and parish organization. The chapel of Marcilly-sur-Tille fits in this context, although the available sources do not specify its sponsor or its exact use over the centuries.
Current data, from Monumentum and the Merimée archives, indicate an approximate address (2 Grande Rue) and an old chapel status, suggesting a possible desecralization or a change of function. No information is available on its accessibility to the public, its possible restorations or its integration into tourist circuits. The accuracy of its location remains limited, with a note of 5/10 in the cartographic bases.
