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Origin and history

The cemetery cross of Boutencourt is a listed historical monument, located in the village of the same name, in the Oise department (60). Dated from the 2nd quarter of the 16th century, this stone cross illustrates the typical funeral architecture of the Renaissance in Picardia. It was classified by ministerial decree on 1 October 1913, emphasizing its heritage value and its importance to local history.

This type of monument, often erected near churches or in cemeteries, served as both a religious landmark and a symbol of the village community. In the 16th century, the cemetery crosses marked the sacred space and reminded the faithful of their faith, in a context where the Catholic Church strongly structured daily life. Their presence also reflected the social and spiritual organization of rural parishes, where funeral practices were framed by collective rites.

The location of the cross in Boutencourt is documented by the Merimée base, which specifies its approximate address at 12 Rue de l'Anette. Although geographical precision is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), this monument remains a material testimony of the religious and artistic history of Picardia, now integrated into the Hauts-de-France region. No additional information on its sponsor or iconography is available from the sources consulted.

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