Initial construction XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Presumed partial construction period
2e quart du XVIIIe siècle
Renovation or addition
Renovation or addition 2e quart du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1837)
Second construction period mentioned
14 décembre 1992
MH classification
MH classification 14 décembre 1992 (≈ 1992)
Order of classification historical monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Monumental cross (cad. AB 422): classification by decree of 14 December 1992
Origin and history
The monumental cross of La Longine is a religious building located in the commune of the same name, in Haute-Saône. Partly dating from the 16th century and redesigned in the 2nd quarter of the 18th century, it embodies the local architectural and spiritual heritage. Its precise location, 6 Place Carlos Louis Dorget, makes it a visual and historical landmark in the heart of the village.
Classified as historical monuments by decree of 14 December 1992, this cross belongs to the commune and reflects the importance of Christian symbols in the organisation of public spaces in Franche-Comté. The monumental crosses often served as gathering points, landmarks for pilgrims or territorial markers, illustrating the faith and community life of past times.
Available sources, including Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its protected status and precise location, while emphasizing its role in the cultural landscape of the Haute-Saône. The accuracy of its location is assessed as satisfactory, with an official address registered in the Merimée database. Its ranking reflects the desire to preserve this emblematic heritage for future generations.
