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The stone cross of Léry, classified as a Historical Monument, dates from the 16th century and is located in the place of the Church in this commune of Côte-d'Or, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It consists of a walk, a monolithic rectangular base with an overflowing table, a barrel and an octagonal cross with concave faces. There are notable gaps in the flowered style of the cross: the right leg of Christ is missing, as well as the heads of the Child Jesus and the donor, probably due to erosion or degradation over the centuries.

This monument was inscribed by ministerial decree on May 26, 1926, recognizing its heritage value. Property of the commune of Léry, its state of conservation and its location (noted 5/10 precisely) highlight the challenges of preserving stone works exposed to the weather. The photographs available, such as the one licensed under Creative Commons by GO69, document its current aspect, while GPS coordinates and postal address (19 Main Street or Church Square) confirm its anchoring in the local urban fabric.

The monumental 16th century crosses, frequent in Burgundy, often served as religious or commemorative landmarks, marking gathering places or crossroads. Their iconography, centered on Christ on the Cross, reflected the popular devotion and patronage of the donors, here partially erased. The lack of details about the sponsor or sculptor in the available sources limits the understanding of his/her creative context, but his/her inscription as a Historical Monument attests to his/her cultural and artistic importance to the region.

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