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Origin and history

The cross of Grosbois-en-Montagne is an emblematic monument of the sixteenth century, located in the cemetery of this village of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Its listing in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 26 October 1925 bears witness to its heritage value, although the available archives do not specify the exact circumstances of its creation or sponsor.

This type of cross, common in rural cemeteries of modern times, served both as a religious landmark and as a protection symbol for the deceased. In Grosbois-en-Montagne, as in many villages of the 16th century Burgundy, daily life was rhythmic by agricultural activities and religious practices, the cross playing a central role in funeral rituals and collective memory.

Location data indicate that the cross is located near the village church on the eponymous street, confirming its integration into the local sacred landscape. Its preservation until today, despite a GPS location deemed "a priori satisfactory" (note 7/10), suggests a relative stability of its location since its erection.

Owned by the municipality, the cross is not explicitly mentioned as accessible to the public for guided tours or events, unlike other historical monuments. Available sources (Monumentum, Merimée database) are limited to administrative and descriptive information, without details of its iconography or its specific stylistic characteristics.

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