Construction of the cross 2e moitié XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Estimated time of erection.
22 mars 1929
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 22 mars 1929 (≈ 1929)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
XVth century cross located on the square: inscription by decree of 22 March 1929
Key figures
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Sources insufficient for attribution.
Origin and history
The cross of Juillenay is a historical monument located in the village of the same name, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dating from the second half of the 15th century, it is representative of the medieval crosses erected in the rural villages of that time. Its current location on the central square suggests a role both religious and social for the local community.
Classified as a Historic Monument by order of 22 March 1929, this cross is protected for its heritage interest. Today it belongs to the commune of Juillenay, in the Côte-d的Or department. Although the available sources do not specify its sponsor or its exact construction context, its inscription reflects the importance attached to the preservation of minor religious buildings, often witnesses to devout practices and collective life in the Middle Ages.
At the time of its construction, Burgundy was a prosperous region, marked by strong agricultural and artisanal activity. Crosses of this type frequently served as spiritual or commemorative landmarks, punctuating public spaces. Their presence also strengthened community cohesion around Christian symbols, in a context where the Church played a central role in social and cultural organization.
