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The Boisgasson Cemetery Cross is a historic monument whose base, dated from the 16th century, consists of a block of parallelepipedic stone. This base is accompanied by two columns decorated with foliage capitals, supporting two floors of slabs. The upper slab forms a entabment. This calvary is an architectural testimony of the Renaissance, marked by the influence of local seigneurial families.

On one of the sides of the base are the coat of arms of the family of Persons, lords of Villemesle. According to the sources, this ordeal was offered by a member of this lineage, thus stressing its role in the religious and social life of Boisgasson at that time. The base, the only element protected by a 1971 registration order, is now owned by the municipality.

The modern cross, laid on this ancient basis, illustrates the superposition of epochs and usages. Although the precise location is approximate (noted 5/10 precisely), the monument remains a heritage landmark in the Boisgasson landscape, now integrated into the new town of Arrou. Available photographs, such as Grefeuille's under Creative Commons license, document its current state.

The calvary, typical of the rural religious buildings of the Renaissance, reflects the funeral and devotional practices of the period. These cemetery crosses served both as a sacred marker for the deceased and as a symbol of power for noble families, such as Persons. Their presence in the villages also strengthened community cohesion around the Christian faith.

Administratively, the monument is listed under the code Insee 28012, in the department of Eure-et-Loir, attached to the arrondissement of Chartres. Although information on its accessibility or tourist vocation is missing, its registration as Historic Monuments in 1971 attests to its recognized heritage value.

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