Construction of the cross XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated construction period
1er février 1929
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 1er février 1929 (≈ 1929)
Official Registration Order
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The cross: inscription by decree of 1 February 1929
Key figures
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Origin and history
The 15th century cross of Dommarien is an emblematic monument located in front of the village church. Ranked a Historical Monument, it bears witness to the religious architecture of the late Middle Ages in the region. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 1 February 1929 underlines its heritage importance.
The location of this cross, at 2 Rue de la Tour Carrée in Dommarien (Haute-Marne), is estimated with fair accuracy (note 5/10). This type of monument, typical of medieval villages, often served as a spiritual and social landmark for the inhabitants. The Champagne-Ardenne region, which is now integrated into the Grand Est, retains many remains of this time.
The cross belongs to the municipality of Dommarien, as confirmed by the data of the Merimée database. Although the practical information on his visit is not detailed, his status as a communal property suggests public access. This monument illustrates the rural religious heritage of the Haute-Marne, marked by centuries of local history.
