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The cross of Soing-Cubry-Charentenay is a religious monument located in the commune of the same name, in Haute-Saône, in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dating from the 4th quarter of the 18th century, it is located in the Church Square, in the heart of the village. This type of cross, common in rural areas, often served as a spiritual and social landmark for the inhabitants, marking a place of gathering or devotion.

The cross was listed as historic monuments by order of 18 August 1989, thereby recognizing its heritage value. It is owned by the municipality of Soing-Cubry-Charentenay. The architect Anatole Amoudru is mentioned as a masterpiece associated with this monument. Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its precise location and protected status, although details of its construction or sponsor remain unknown.

In the 18th century, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, the village crosses played a central role in community life, often linked to religious practices and local festivals. They also symbolized the authority of the Church in a context where daily life was rhythmized by agricultural cycles and liturgical celebrations. These monuments, although simple, reflected the importance of faith and social cohesion in the French countryside of the time.

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