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Origin and history

This stone cross, dated from the 15th century, was originally erected in the village of Bussy. It embodies late medieval religious art, marked by clean forms and strong Christian symbolism. The crosses of that time often served as spiritual markers or markers for local pilgrimages, while affirming the presence of the Church in the countryside.

In 1894, the cross was acquired by the Duke of Narbonne, then landowner at Parnay. Although its original barrel remained in Bussy, its base — also from the 15th century — was preserved and integrated into the new site near the Horschel tomb. This shift reflects the practices of collection and preservation of heritage by the 19th century aristocracy, anxious to save threatened historical elements.

The cross was officially protected under the Historic Monuments by an order of inscription on 7 August 1926. This classification underlines its heritage value, both for its seniority and for its testimony of artistic and religious exchanges in Sologne and in the Loire Valley. Today, it remains a tangible vestige of local medieval history, although its exact location is documented with limited precision (level 5/10).

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