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The Cross of the North-East corner of the wall of the cemetery is a monument located in Frasne-les-Meulières, in the Jura department (region Burgundy-Franche-Comté). Although the sources initially evoke the 15th and 17th centuries, its construction is specified in the 18th century in the available data. It embodies the rural religious heritage of that time, often linked to funeral practices and the delimitation of sacred spaces.

Listed in the Historical Monuments by decree of 6 February 1989, this cross belongs to the commune and is part of the protected elements of the cemetery (cadastre AB 8). Its location, at the northeast corner of the wall, suggests a symbolic or practical role, such as the blessing of boundaries or the signposting of a place of recollection. The cemetery crosses, frequent in rural areas, testify to the importance of the Christian faith in the spatial and social organization of villages.

The location of the cross, 1 Rue Saint-Michel, is confirmed by GPS coordinates deemed satisfactory (note 7/10). Although little architectural detail is provided, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage value. The available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée base) do not mention sponsors or artisans, but its public status makes it an accessible communal good, without specifying the modalities of the visit.

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