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The road cross of Beaufremont, also called the cross of Alberg, is an emblematic monument located in Beaufremont, in the Vosges department. Dated from the 4th quarter of the 15th century according to official sources, it is distinguished by its height of 6.05 meters and its stone structure. It rests on a four steps square walk, surmounted by a base and an octagonal barrel decorated with biblical reliefs. The representations include the apostles, Saint Barbe, Saint Grat, Saint Michael, and the Virgin and Saint John on the cross itself.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 13 August 1906, this cross was restored in 1804, as evidenced by the date engraved on its structure. It is located near the town hall and the Taureau Road, in the heart of the village. Its rich iconography and state of conservation make it a remarkable example of the medieval road crosses of the Grand East region.

The Beaufremont Cross illustrates the importance of religious monuments in the spatial and social organization of the Lorrain villages in the late Middle Ages. These crosses often served as landmarks, places of devotion, or commemoration of local events. Their presence also reflected the collective piety and central role of the Church in the daily life of the rural communities of the time.

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