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Origin and history

The cross at the entrance to the village of Dompaire is a historical monument dated the first quarter of the 16th century. It bears the date of 1522, engraved on its structure, and was classified by ministerial decree on 3 March 1926. This monument, owned by the municipality, is representative of the cross of path or entrance of typical villages of medieval and reborn Lorraine.

The construction of this cross is part of a context where religious monuments often marked the boundaries of villages or crossroads, serving as both a spiritual landmark and a symbol of protection for the inhabitants. At that time, the region, then integrated into the Duchy of Lorraine, was marked by a rural life organized around local parishes and seigneuries. The monumental crosses played a social and religious role, recalling the presence of the Church in everyday life.

The location of this cross, at the entrance of Dompaire, suggests a function of reception or symbolic delimitation of the communal territory. His registration as a Historic Monuments in 1926 demonstrated his heritage value, recognized for his seniority and conservation. Available data from the Merimée database and Monumentum confirm its approximate address at 63 Square Jules Ferry, although the accuracy of its location is considered poor (note of 5/10).

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