Construction of the cross XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
22 mars 1929
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 22 mars 1929 (≈ 1929)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fifteenth century cross in the cemetery: inscription by decree of 22 March 1929
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character identified
Sources insufficient to assign a sponsor.
Origin and history
The Cross of Barjon is a historical monument located in the cemetery of this village of Côte-d的Or, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dated from the 15th century, it is a typical example of medieval crosses erected in funeral spaces or at crossroads, often linked to local religious or commemorative practices. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 22 March 1929 underlines its heritage importance, although the available archives do not specify the exact circumstances of its construction or its sponsor.
In the 15th century, Burgundy was a prosperous region, marked by a strong agricultural, artisanal and commercial activity, particularly under the influence of the Dukes of Burgundy. The cemetery crosses, like Barjon's, played a major symbolic role: they marked the sacred space, served as a reference point for processions, and recalled the presence of the Christian faith in the daily lives of rural communities. Their preservation until today bears witness to their anchoring in the landscape and collective memory, even when their specific history remains partially documented.
