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The Bans Road Cross is a religious monument dated the 2nd quarter of the 16th century, more precisely from 1539 according to the sources. It is located in the commune of Bans, in the department of Jura, in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This stone cross, typical of rural devotional buildings, bears witness to the importance of Christian symbols in the French countryside during the Renaissance.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 8 May 1907, this cross is now owned by the commune of Bans. Its inscription in the Merimée base and its precise location (21 Rue des Tilleuls) allow to situate it in a broader architectural and historical context, linked to the Christian art of the modern period. Its state of conservation and accessibility are not detailed in available sources.

The road crosses, such as Bans's, often served as spiritual or commemorative landmarks for travellers and local residents. Their presence also reflected a social organization where religion structured the public space. In the Jura, these monuments were frequent, marking roads or village entrances, and playing a role in collective life and devotional practices.

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