Construction of the cross 1636 (≈ 1636)
Date engraved on the monument.
6 avril 1929
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 6 avril 1929 (≈ 1929)
Official protection by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross dated 1636 in the cemetery: inscription by order of 6 April 1929
Origin and history
The cross in Neuffontaines, in the Nièvre department in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, dates from the second quarter of the seventeenth century. This religious monument, located in the communal cemetery, bears the date of 1636 engraved on its structure. Its listing in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 6 April 1929 underlines its heritage importance for the commune and the region.
At the time of its construction, in the seventeenth century, Burgundy was marked by a rural and agricultural society, where the cemetery crosses played a central role in community life. These monuments served as both a spiritual landmark and a gathering place for religious ceremonies. Their presence reflected the importance of the Catholic faith in the social and cultural organization of the Burgundy villages of this period.
The location of this cross, specified as being at the approximate address of Rue Vauban in Neuffontaines, is considered fair (level 5/10) according to the available data. Owned by the municipality, it remains a visible part of the local heritage, although practical information about its visit or access is not detailed in the sources consulted.
