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Origin and history

The cemetery cross of Rives Dervoises is a 15th century stone memorial. It is supported by the church of the village, in the department of Haute-Marne, in the Grand Est region. Although little documented, this cross follows the model of medieval cemetery crosses, often erected to mark burial sites or serve as a spiritual landmark for rural communities.

The 15th century cemetery crosses were generally located near churches, reflecting the importance of religion in the daily life of the people. At that time, the Haute-Marne, like other rural areas, was marked by an agrarian economy and a social organization centred around parishes. These monuments played a strong symbolic role, recalling the presence of death in a context where life expectancy was low and the Christian faith was omnipresent. Their preservation until today makes them valuable witnesses to the art and beliefs of this period.

According to available sources, this cross was classified as a historical monument by decree of May 22, 1911, highlighting its heritage value. The location data are precisely at Rives Dervoises, near Longeville-sur-la-Laines, although some sources initially mention Puellemontier, suggesting a possible confusion or reference error. Its state of conservation and accessibility are not detailed in the archives consulted.

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