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The cemetery cross of Ceffonds is an emblematic monument of the 16th century, located in the municipality of the same name, in Haute-Marne (Great East region). Ranked a Historical Monument by decree of 9 July 1909, it bears witness to the funeral architecture of the Renaissance, a period marked by artistic and religious renewal after the Middle Ages. Its location, in the heart of the cemetery, reflects its central role in the memorial rituals of the era.

This type of cross, typical of the French countryside, served as both a spiritual landmark and a symbol of the village community. In the 16th century, the Haute-Marne, then part of the province of Champagne, was a rural area where the Catholic Church structured social life. Cemetery crosses, often erected near churches or burial places, reminded the faithful of their faith and divine presence in moments of mourning. Their preservation until today illustrates the attachment of local people to their religious and memorial heritage.

The cross of Ceffonds was protected early in 1909, highlighting its heritage importance. Available data indicate that it belongs to the municipality, but its precise conservation status or possible restorations are not detailed in the sources. Its location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10), suggests an approximate geographical identification, centred around Rue Jacques d'Arc. No information is provided on its current accessibility or tourist use.

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