Date of the cross 1630 (≈ 1630)
Cemetery cross engraved of this date.
2e quart XVIIe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 2e quart XVIIe siècle (≈ 1737)
Date of cemetery according to Monumentum.
19 mars 1950
Registration MH (source Wikipedia)
Registration MH (source Wikipedia) 19 mars 1950 (≈ 1950)
Inscription of the cross in title MH.
13 mars 1950
Registration MH (source Monumentum)
Registration MH (source Monumentum) 13 mars 1950 (≈ 1950)
Order of inscription of the cross.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The cross dated 1630: inscription by order of 13 March 1950
Key figures
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Origin and history
The cemetery of Saint-Mard-de-Vaux is a funeral site located in the municipality of the same name, in Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Dating from the 2nd quarter of the 17th century, it bears witness to the architecture and religious practices of that time. Its most remarkable element is its cross, dated 1630, which embodies the local heritage and funeral art of the modern period.
The cemetery cross was listed as historical monuments by order of 19 March 1950 (or 13 March according to the sources), highlighting its heritage value. This type of monument, often central in villages, served not only as a burial place but also as a gathering point for religious and community ceremonies. In Burgundy-Franche-Comté, medieval and modern cemeteries reflected the social and spiritual organization of rural populations, where the Church played a leading role.
Today, the cemetery of Saint-Mard-de-Vaux remains a historical and living area, managed by the municipality. Although the details of its contemporary use are limited, its preservation illustrates the local attachment to this heritage. The cross of 1630, with its official inscription, constitutes a tangible marker of the religious and artistic history of the region.
