Construction begins XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Presumed period of initial work.
XVIIe siècle
End of construction
End of construction XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Probable completion of the monument.
18 mai 1990
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 18 mai 1990 (≈ 1990)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross of the south-west entrance of the village, on the edge of the C.D. 87, at its crossroads with the exploitation path of the Poirier Rond (cad. NO CADASTRE; PUBLIC AREA): inscription by order of 18 May 1990
Origin and history
The Cross of the South Entrance of the village of Frasne-les-Meulières is a monument whose construction spans two centuries, between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It is distinguished by its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments, formalized by an order of 18 May 1990. This classification specifically protects the cross, identified under the AB 108 cadastre, and highlights its local heritage importance.
Located in the Jura department, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, this cross marks the southern entrance of the village. Its location, at 5076 Chemin du Poirier Rond, reflects a rural location, typical of such monuments, often linked to religious or symbolic functions in village communities. The accuracy of its geographical location is estimated as fair, based on available data.
The village crosses, such as Frasne-les-Meulières, played a central role in the daily life of the local populations in the 16th and 17th centuries. They served as spiritual landmarks, gathering places for ceremonies or processions, and often marked the boundaries of a territory or jurisdiction. In the context of Jura, a region marked by a strong agricultural and artisanal tradition, these monuments were also symbols of protection and social cohesion.
The inscription of this cross as a historical monument in 1990 reflects its heritage value and the desire to preserve this type of building, representative of local history and rural religious architecture. The available data do not specify the stylistic characteristics or any restorations to which the monument is subjected, but its classification makes it an important part of the Jura heritage.
