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Origin and history

The cemetery cross of Verseilles-le-Haut is a 15th century monument, located in the communal cemetery of this village. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1925, reflecting its heritage importance. Its location, near Langres, in the department of Haute-Marne, makes it a representative element of the religious architecture of this region.

This cross, typical of medieval funeral buildings, reflects the religious and social practices of the time. In the 15th century, the cemetery crosses served as both a sacred marker for burials and a gathering point for ceremonies. Their presence in the villages was essential to structure the community space around the Christian faith.

The inscription of this cross as historical monuments, by decree of 3 November 1925, underlines its artistic and historical value. Although the precise architectural details are not described in the available sources, its protected status indicates that it constitutes a material testimony of the medieval heritage of Verseilles-le-Haut and Haute-Marne.

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