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Origin and history

The Cross of the Auxey-Duresses Cemetery is a stone monument characterized by an original structure: four arches of backed circle form in their center a losangé motif. This type of ornamentation, both sober and elaborate, reflects a craftsmanship typical of the small Burgundy communes at the turn of the 20th century. The cross rests on a pillar itself laid on a pedestal, a classic composition for the cemetery crosses of that time, often intended to mark the entrance of burial places or to serve as a visual landmark in the rural landscape.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 29 December 1925, this cross illustrates the attention paid to the local funerary heritage during the inter-war period, when many religious or memorial buildings were protected in France. Its ranking reflects its artistic value and its anchoring in the community history of Auxey-Duresses, a wine village in the Côte-d'Or. Although the archives do not mention its sponsor or sculptor, its style suggests a realization by local artisans, probably linked to stone-cutting workshops active in the region.

The location of the cross, at approximately 1 Rue du Pont Boillot, places the monument in the heart of the village, near areas probably frequented during funeral ceremonies or processions. Its state of conservation and legal protection now make it an accessible heritage element, although practical information on visits remains limited. The communal property of the monument indicates its public use and its role in collective memory, without religious or social exclusion.

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