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Origin and history

The cross of Verrey-sous-Drée is a 16th century historical monument, located in the municipality of Verrey-sous-Drée, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. This monument, typical of the religious architecture of the period, has been included in the inventory of Historical Monuments since 1925. It shows the importance of Christian symbols in the Burgundy countryside during the Renaissance.

The location of this cross, near the Sombernon road, suggests a marker or marker role for travellers and local residents. At this time, cross-roads or crossroads were common in rural areas, serving as both a place of devotion and a point of reference in the landscape. Their presence also reflected the influence of the Church in the organization of territories and village communities.

The cross is now owned by the municipality of Verrey-sous-Drée, in the department of Côte-d-Or. His inscription as a Historic Monument in 1925 underscores his heritage value and interest in local history. Available data indicate an approximate location, with an accuracy considered fair, which may reflect the limitations of historical or geographic surveys of the time.

Although little is known about the precise circumstances of its construction or its possible sponsors, this monument illustrates the rural religious heritage of Burgundy. It is part of a broader context of the development of the arts and sacred architecture during the sixteenth century, a period marked by cultural and religious transformations in France.

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