Date of construction 1662 (≈ 1662)
Cross dated this year.
15 décembre 1928
MH classification
MH classification 15 décembre 1928 (≈ 1928)
Listed historical monument by arrest.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross Crossing dated 1662: Order of 15 December 1928
Key figures
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No mention in the sources.
Origin and history
The crossing of the path of Jambles is an emblematic monument located in the municipality of Saint-Denis-de-Vaux, Saône-et-Loire. Dated from the 3rd quarter of the 17th century, it embodies the religious art and architecture typical of the road crosses of this period. Its location, at the crossroads of the Jambles Road, highlights its historic role as a spiritual and cultural landmark for travellers and local residents.
Classified as historical monuments since 15 December 1928, this cross bears witness to the importance attached to the preservation of religious and rural heritage in France. Crosses of crossroads, frequent in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, often served as points of assembly or prayer, reflecting the piety and community traditions of modern times. Their official protection illustrates the desire to retain these identity markers.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, specify that the cross is dated 1662 and belongs to the municipality. Its state of conservation and location, although considered approximate (level 5/10), make it an accessible heritage element, anchored in the local landscape. The mention of its address, 28 Rue du Meix de la Croix, allows visitors to place it in the urban fabric of Saint-Denis-de-Vaux.
