The cemetery cross of Pagny-la-Ville is a monumental cross located in the cemetery of the commune, opposite the church of Saint-Léger. Dating from the second half of the 15th century, it is distinguished by its height of 13 meters and its cylindrical pedestal adorned with a double propeller. This twisted pedestal supports a cone topped by a finely ribbed octagonal barrel, itself bent with a single cross. A console representing a kneeling character, probably Marie-Madeleine, adorns the junction between the cone and the barrel, while foliage and fruit motifs complete the decoration.
Classified as historical monuments by decree of 22 April 1891, this cross was also restored in the 19th century. Its stone structure and its original architectural style make it a remarkable example of the medieval cemetery crosses. Although its sponsor or its precise history are not detailed in the sources, its location in the cemetery and its proximity to the church underline its symbolic and religious role in the local community.
La Croix is today the property of the commune of Pagny-la-Ville, in the Côte-d'Or department, in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Its state of conservation and its precise location (4 Church Square) are documented, although the accuracy of this location is considered poor (level 5/10). It remains an architectural and historical testimony of the late Middle Ages in this wine and rural region, marked by a strong presence of Christian monuments.
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