Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated period of implementation.
14 juin 1909
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 14 juin 1909 (≈ 1909)
Official protection order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Stone village cross of the 16th century: classification by decree of 14 June 1909
Key figures
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Sources insufficient to identify.
Origin and history
The village cross on the edge of the coast, located in Rebeuville in the Vosges, is an emblematic monument dated the 16th century. Ranked among the Historical Monuments by decree of 14 June 1909, this stone cross embodies the religious and architectural heritage of historical Lorraine. Its location, close to the Route de Neufchâteau, makes it a visual and cultural landmark for the commune and its surroundings.
The village crosses, frequent in the French countryside, served as both a territorial marker, a gathering place and a symbol of faith for rural communities. In the 16th century, the region, then integrated into the Duchy of Lorraine, was marked by a mainly agricultural and artisanal economy. These monuments often reflected collective piety and could also commemorate local events, although the sources do not specify the exact context of this cross.
Owned by the municipality of Rebeuville, this cross is today a material testimony of local history. Its early classification (1909) underscores its heritage importance, even if the available archives do not detail the circumstances of its construction or possible restoration. The accuracy of its location is assessed as "passible" (note 5/10), indicating an approximate knowledge of its exact location.
