Construction of the cross 4e quart XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1887)
Presumed period of erection.
7 juillet 1989
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 7 juillet 1989 (≈ 1989)
Official protection of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross of the old cemetery (cad. AB 117): inscription by order of 7 July 1989
Key figures
Anatole Amoudru - Architect
Master of work mentioned in Mérimée.
Origin and history
The cross of the old cemetery of Igny is a monument located in the commune of the same name, in Haute-Saône, Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Dating from the 4th quarter of the 18th century, it embodies the funerary and religious heritage of this period, marked by a sober and symbolic architecture. This type of cross was usually erected to mark the entrance of cemeteries or as a gathering point for religious ceremonies.
In 1989, the cross was listed as historic monuments, recognizing its heritage value. It is located precisely at 7 Place de la Mairie, on the land register AB 117. The management of the monument is the responsibility of the municipality of Igny, which ensures its preservation.
This type of monument reflects the importance of religion in the daily life of the rural communities of the time, serving as both a spiritual landmark and a place of collective memory.
