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The cemetery cross of Notre-Dame-d'Épine is a monument located in the municipality of the same name, in the department of Eure, in the Normandy region. This monument, typical of funeral or commemorative crosses often found near churches, marks the sacred space of the cemetery. Its designation as a historic monument in 1961 reflects its heritage significance, although details of its construction or sponsor are not specified in the available sources.

In the Normandy countryside, the cemetery crosses played a central role in community and religious life. They served as a visual and spiritual landmark, often associated with processions, prayers for the deceased, or local gatherings. These monuments also reflected the crafts and beliefs of their time, sometimes incorporating religious symbols or artistic motifs specific to the region.

Their preservation, like that of Notre-Dame-d'Épine, perpetuates the collective memory and history of rural territories.

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