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  3. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  4. Côte-d'or
  5. 21160 Couchey

  6. Cemetery Cross

Cemetery Cross à Couchey en Côte-d'or

Côte-dor

Cemetery Cross

    3 Ruelle Alfred de Musset
    21160 Couchey
Croix du cimetière
Croix du cimetière
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Timeline

Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
1550
Erection of the Cross
20 décembre 1793
Demountation of the Cross
1804
Resettlement of the cross
1883
Classification of historical monuments
1886
Restoration of the cross
1887
Solemn Blessing
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Cemetery Cross: by Order of 28 May 1883

Key figures

Étienne Sayve - Co-Lord of Couchey Finished the erection of the cross in 1550.
Philippe de Brion - Lord of Couchey and Pagny Owner of Pagny Castle, source of inspiration.
Suisse et Vassal - Architects disciples of Viollet-le-Duc Restored the cross in 1886.
Monseigneur Lecot - Bishop of Dijon Blessed the cross in 1887.

Origin and history

The Cross of the Couchey Cemetery, dated from the 16th century, is an emblematic monument located in the Côte-d'Or department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It was classified as historic monuments on May 28, 1883, recognizing its heritage value. This stone cross, surmounted by a pelican, carries a cross Christ and a Virgin to the Child, while its pedestal, adorned with Renaissance motifs, is surrounded by ionic columns.

The cross was erected in 1550 at the expense of Stephen Sayve, co-signor of Couchey. Demonstrated on December 20, 1793 by municipal decision, it was resettled in 1804 on a stone column and restored in 1886. The Swiss architects and Vassal, disciples of Viollet-le-Duc, then enriched the pedestal of Renaissance ornaments inspired by the chapel of Pagny Castle, owned by Philippe de Brion, lord of Couchey and Pagny. The solemn blessing took place in 1887 by Bishop Lecot of Dijon.

Today, the cross is owned by the municipality of Couchey and remains a major architectural and historical testimony of the region. Its iconography, combining religious symbols and Renaissance decorations, reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the time. The approximate location, 3 Rue Alfred de Musset, allows visitors to discover this classified heritage, although its geographical accuracy is considered mediocre (level 5/10).

External links

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