Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Construction period attested by Monumentum.
10 novembre 1922
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 10 novembre 1922 (≈ 1922)
Official decree protecting the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
16th century Cross of Calvary: Order of 10 November 1922
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character identified
Sources insufficient to identify a sponsor or artist.
Origin and history
The Croix de Calvaire de Montigny-sur-Armançon is an emblematic monument dating from the 16th century. Located in the Côte-d'Or department (21), in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, it embodies the religious heritage of this period. Its precise location, 1 Rue du Fourneau, is listed in the Mérimée base under the code Insee 21431, attached to the commune of Montigny-sur-Armançon.
Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 10 November 1922, this cross of calvary illustrates the importance of Christian symbols in the villages of Burgundy in the 16th century. At that time, calvaries served as spiritual and social landmarks, often erected at the entrances of the towns or along the paths. Their presence reflected collective piety and marked the public space of a sacred dimension.
Available data from Monumentum and the internal archives highlight its protected status and its role in the local landscape. Although the details of its sponsor or artist remain unknown, its ranking reflects its heritage value. The location, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10), allows to situate it in its historical geographical context.
