Construction of cemetery 3e quart XVIIe siècle (≈ 1762)
Estimated period of site creation.
14 juin 1909
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 14 juin 1909 (≈ 1909)
Protection of the burial cross.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Stone burial cross of the 17th century: classification by decree of 14 June 1909
Key figures
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Origin and history
The cemetery of Liffol-le-Grand, located in the Vosges department in the Grand Est region, dates back to the 3rd quarter of the 17th century. This funerary site is marked by the presence of a stone burial cross, classified as Historic Monument by ministerial decree of 14 June 1909. This element, typical of the funeral art of the time, illustrates the religious and commemorative practices of Lorraine under the Ancien Régime.
The location of the cemetery, at approximately 25 Rue de la Voie Saint-Jacques, reflects its integration into the historical urban fabric of Liffol-le-Grand. Although geographical accuracy is considered fair (note 5/10), the available data confirm its membership in the municipality, as evidenced by Insee code 88270. Municipal property, this place is not explicitly described as open or closed to visit in the sources consulted (Monumentum, Mérimée base).
The 17th century burial crosses, like the one protected here, served both as funeral markers and as symbols of Christian piety. Their classification as Historic Monuments highlights their heritage value, often linked to their seniority, rarity or artistic quality. In the Lorraine context of the time, these monuments were frequently sponsored by wealthy families or religious communities to honour the deceased and affirm their social status.
