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The cross of the Santenay cemetery is a monumental stone cross erected at the end of the 15th century, even at the beginning of the 16th century. It stands in the cemetery of the hamlet Saint-Jean, near the church Saint-Jean-de-Narosse, northwest of the village. Its octagonal base, composed of three steps and adorned with vegetal motifs evoking the vine leaves, pays homage to the Burgundy winery. Four consoles at its base suggest the ancient presence of the symbols of the Evangelists (angels, lions, eagles, ox), now disappeared.

Ranked under the title of historical monuments by order of 1 August 1902, the cross rests on a carved pedestal, topped by an octagonal barrel in offset, creating a characteristic play of light. The present cross, devoid of its original Christ, probably replaces an earlier version, as evidenced by fragments of crucifixes found. Its architectural style and ornamental details reflect the religious and artisanal traditions of medieval Burgundy.

The monument, owned by the municipality of Santenay (Department of the Gold Coast), is part of a funeral complex linked to the church of Saint-Jean-de-Narosse. Its location, in the heart of a wine hamlet, highlights its role both spiritual and memorial for the local community. The available sources (Wikipedia, Merimée base, Monumentum) confirm its heritage importance, although some original features, such as the crucifix, have disappeared.

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