Construction of the cross XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
10 octobre 1927
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 10 octobre 1927 (≈ 1927)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross of 12s: inscription by order of 10 October 1927
Origin and history
The XIIth century Cross, located in Celles-en-Bassigny in the Great East, is an emblematic monument of the medieval period. Dating from the 12th century, it was listed as a Historic Monument by decree of 10 October 1927, highlighting its heritage importance. This type of cross, typical of the time, often served as a religious or funeral landmark for local communities.
In the 12th century, the Champagne-Ardenne region, now integrated into the Grand Est, was marked by a rural and feudal society. The monumental crosses, such as that of Celles-en-Bassigny, played a central role in everyday life, serving as gathering points, places of prayer or symbolic pillars. Their presence reflected the importance of the Christian faith and community organization around religious buildings or busy paths.
