Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Presumed period of construction of the monument.
7 mai 1926
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 7 mai 1926 (≈ 1926)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Road Cross of 16s: inscription by order of 7 May 1926
Key figures
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Origin and history
La Croix de chemin de Mailly-le-Camp is a monument located in the commune of Mailly-le-Camp, in the Aube department, in the Île-de-France region. Dated from the 16th century, it is representative of the road crosses erected at that time, often for religious or commemorative purposes, and generally marked a gathering place or landmark for travellers and local inhabitants. In the 16th century, the Aube region, then integrated into Champagne, was marked by a mainly agricultural and artisanal economy.
The road crosses played an important role in daily life, serving as spiritual or geographical landmarks. They were often erected near villages or along roads, symbolizing the presence of the Christian faith in public space. These monuments also reflected the religious beliefs and practices of the time, in a context where the Catholic Church occupied a central place in society.
