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The Maconge Cross, listed as a Historic Monument since 1925, dates from the 16th century and is located near the village church. It rests on a walk of two steps, with a square pedestal evolving towards an octagonal shape thanks to pyramidal leave. At the front, a monolithic table serves as a resting place, while the octagonal cask, surmounted by a console capital, supports a cross at the thin ends, adorned with a halo and a titulus in relief. One of the original flowers is missing today.

Christ in current cast iron, reported in the 19th century, probably replaces an older version. The cross illustrates the Burgundy religious architecture of the Renaissance, mixing sobriety of sculptural forms and details. Its location in the Church Square (now John Dard Square) highlights its central role in community life, as a place of gathering and devotion.

Owned by the commune of Maconge (Côte d'Or), the cross was inscribed by ministerial decree on 26 October 1925. Its location, noted as "passable" (level 5/10) in the heritage bases, corresponds to the historical address of the Church Square. The massif of masonry backed by the pedestal, supporting the rest, suggests liturgical use during external processions or ceremonies.

The available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée base) confirm its status as a protected monument, without specifying any sponsors or artisans. The absence of detailed archival records limits the knowledge of its history before the 19th century, when Christ in cast iron was added, marking a restoration or adaptation to the tastes of the time.

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