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The Jean Thomas terminal is a historic monument located in Corsaint, in the Côte d'Or department (21), in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. From the 2nd half of the 15th century, it has been classified by ministerial decree since October 18, 1944, highlighting its heritage importance. Owned by the municipality, it is precisely on the way to La Vouhette, although its GPS location is considered to be of poor accuracy (note 5/10).

This type of terminal, typical of the Late Middle Ages, could be used to mark territorial boundaries, user fees or historical routes. In the Burgundy context of the 15th century, the pillars often played an administrative or symbolic role, reflecting the feudal or seigneurial organization of the time. Their preservation until today offers a concrete overview of the practices of demarcation and management of rural areas at the end of the Middle Ages.

Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée, confirm its protected status and local anchoring. No additional information is provided on its sponsor, its exact use or any associated historical characters. The boundary remains an object of study for historians of Burgundy rural heritage.

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