Construction of the cross 1713 (≈ 1713)
Built by Claudius Uvillemeaux, parish priest of Domblans.
14 septembre 1713
Date of signing
Date of signing 14 septembre 1713 (≈ 1713)
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
26 décembre 1906
MH classification
MH classification 26 décembre 1906 (≈ 1906)
Order of protection for historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Stone cross of the 18th century, in the cemetery: classification by decree of 26 December 1906
Key figures
Claudius Uvillemeaux - Curé de Domblans
Sponsor of the cross in 1713.
Origin and history
La Croix de Domblans is a monumental cross in limestone and stone, located in the Domblans cemetery, in the Jura department (region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté). Dated precisely from 1713 thanks to an engraved inscription, it peaks at about 7 meters high. His iconography includes a cross Christ, a representation of the Virgin, as well as coat of arms. A Latin dedication, engraved on several lines, indicates that it was erected at the initiative of Claudius Uvillemeaux, parish priest, on the occasion of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on 14 September 1713.
Classified as historical monuments by decree of 26 December 1906, this cross illustrates the local religious art of the early eighteenth century. Its state of conservation and its location within the cemetery highlight its role both as a memorial and as a spiritual one for the community. The materials used (calcareous, cut stone) and carved motifs reflect the craft techniques of the era, while the Latin inscription offers a direct testimony of piety and devotional practices in Franche-Comté under the Old Regime.
The cross now belongs to the municipality of Domblans and remains accessible in the cemetery, although its precise location (259 Rue de l'Eglise) is documented with average accuracy according to geographical sources. Its early classification, as early as 1906, bears witness to its recognized heritage value, both for its artistic interest and for its anchoring in local history. No information is available on any post-construction restorations or modifications.
