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Road Cross à Removille dans les Vosges

Vosges

Road Cross

    23 Rue des Halles
    88170 Removille
Crédit photo : Laberus - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
XVIe siècle
Construction of the cross
3 juin 1908
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Stone road cross of the 16th century: classification by decree of 3 June 1908

Origin and history

Removille Road Cross is a historical monument located in the Vosges department, in the Grand Est region. Dating from the 16th century, it is characteristic of religious or memorial buildings erected along roads and paths at that time. Its classification by decree of 3 June 1908 demonstrates its heritage importance and its preservation by the authorities.

This type of cross, often made of stone, served as a spiritual or commemorative landmark for travellers and residents. In the 16th century, the Vosges were a region marked by strong agricultural and artisanal activity, where religious monuments played a central role in community life. The Removille Cross, now owned by the municipality, illustrates this tradition of signposting and devotion.

Available data, notably from the Merimée database and Monumentum, indicate that the location of the cross is approximate, with an address indicated as 22 Rue des Halles. The accuracy of this location is considered mediocre (note 5/10), reflecting the limitations of the old geographical archives. Despite this, its status as a Historic Monument and its official classification make it a key element of Vosges heritage.

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