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The road cross of Soumaintrain is an emblematic monument located in the commune of Soumaintrain, in the department of Yonne, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dated from the 2nd quarter of the 16th century, this cross is representative of the religious and memorial buildings that marked the country roads and roads at that time. It bears the date of 1548, engraved on its structure, making it a precise testimony of art and piety of the French Renaissance.

The cross was listed as historical monuments by order of 5 May 1926, recognizing its heritage value and its importance for local history. Today it belongs to the municipality of Sumaintrain and is precisely at 1 Rue de la Croix. This type of monument often served as a landmark for travellers, a place of prayer or a memorial for the inhabitants, reflecting the religious and social life of the Burgundy countryside in the 16th century.

The road crosses, such as that of Sumaintrain, were usually erected at crossroads or on frequented paths, playing a role both spiritual and practical. They often marked places of assembly or important crossing points, while symbolizing the presence of the Christian faith in the daily landscape. Their preservation now allows us to better understand the traditions and beliefs of the rural communities of the time.

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