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The 15th century road cross located at the eastern exit of the village of Peigney, in the Great East, is a historic monument inscribed since 1927. This type of cross, typical of the late Middle Ages, often served as a spiritual or memorial landmark for local travellers and residents. Its location on the outskirts of the village suggests a role of territorial marker or symbolic protection.

The medieval road crosses were usually erected near villages or along roads for religious reasons, such as prayer stations or memorials. In the rural context of the 15th century in Champagne-Ardenne, these monuments also reflected the importance of the Christian faith in everyday life, while serving as landmarks for pilgrims or merchants. Their presence attests to a community organization centered around the parish and devoted practices.

The cross of Peigney, owned by the commune, was officially recognized for its heritage value by a decree of inscription in 1927. Although the details of its sponsor or its specific iconography are not specified in the available sources, its ranking highlights its historical and architectural interest. The current location data, although considered mediocre (level 5/10), place it at approximately 16 Rue de la Fontenelle, confirming its anchoring in the local landscape.

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