Construction of the cross 3e quart XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1862)
Estimated period of implementation.
23 décembre 1925
Registration MH
Registration MH 23 décembre 1925 (≈ 1925)
Ranking as Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross: registration by order of 23 December 1925
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify actors.
Origin and history
The cross at the entrance of the Maâtz cemetery is a monument dated the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. It stands out as an architectural and religious element typical of this period, reflecting funeral practices and the piety of the rural communities of the time. Its location at the entrance to the cemetery highlights its role as a sacred marker, welcoming visitors and recalling the spiritual dimension of the place.
Classified Historic Monument by order of 23 December 1925, this cross is today the property of the commune of Maâtz, in the Haute-Marne department, in the Grand Est region. Although the available sources do not specify the details of its construction or its possible sponsors, its listing as historic monuments demonstrates its heritage value. Cemetery crosses, like this one, often played a central role in community life, serving as a gathering point for religious ceremonies and marking the identity of the village.
