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The stone cross of Charrey-sur-Seine, dated from the 14th century, is part of the religious heritage of Châtillonnais, an area marked by the presence of abbeys and castles. This type of monument, often associated with church courts or parish enclosures, served as a spiritual and commemorative landmark for local communities. The cross of Charrey-sur-Seine, originally located in the cemetery, was moved to the southern entrance of the village, reflecting its symbolic importance in the spatial and religious organization of the village.

The Châtillonnais, a land of pilgrimages and devotion, has several stone crosses classified or inscribed in the Historical Monuments. Some of them are cemetery crosses, such as that of Saint-Germain-le-Rocheux (14th century), while others, such as that of Charrey-sur-Seine, are monumental crosses. These buildings, often erected between the 14th and 18th centuries, bear witness to medieval piety and local craftsmanship. Their preservation, like that of the cross of Charrey-sur-Seine (registered in 1925), illustrates the attachment of the communes to this heritage.

The cross of Charrey-sur-Seine, owned by the commune, is today a tangible vestige of the religious and architectural history of Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Her inscription as a Historic Monument in 1925 underscores her heritage value, while recalling her past role in community life. These monuments, often modest but full of meaning, provided landmarks for the faithful and marked the sacred limits of village spaces.

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