Construction of the terminal XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Estimated period of its creation.
20 septembre 1927
Classification of historical monuments
Classification of historical monuments 20 septembre 1927 (≈ 1927)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Armored station located in the communal wood on the road to Battrey: classification by decree of 20 September 1927
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The armorial terminal of La Chamée is an emblematic monument located in the department of Saône-et-Loire, in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dating from the seventeenth century, it is located precisely in the communal wood, along the road of Battrey, on the territory of the commune of La Chamée. This boundary, though modest in appearance, reflects the importance of territorial or symbolic markings at that time, often linked to seigneurial rights, administrative boundaries or local historical landmarks.
Ranked as historic monuments since September 20, 1927, this armorious pillar enjoys heritage protection that underscores its historical and cultural value. Its official classification, which took place at the beginning of the twentieth century, reflects the desire to preserve the material remains of past centuries, even for apparently anodizing elements as a pillar. Today, it remains owned by the commune of La Chamée, which guarantees its conservation for future generations.
The seventeenth century in Burgundy, as in other French regions, was marked by a hierarchical social organization, where local lords, village communities and royal authorities coexisted. Armored terminals were often used to materialize rights or boundaries, whether feudal, ecclesiastical or related to land exploitation. In this context, the La Chamée boundary may have played a role in the delimitation of territories or the marking of important tracks, although its exact use is not specified in available sources.
The location of the terminal, referred to as "very insufficient" to "fair" based on available assessments, indicates that its exact location may vary slightly depending on the sources. Located at the approximate address of the Battrey road, it remains a point of interest for those passionate about local history and rural heritage. Its state of conservation and accessibility are not detailed, but its status as a historical monument provides a relative protection against degradation or disappearance.
