Date engraved on the cross 1739 (≈ 1739)
Original date of the monument.
2e quart XVIIIe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 2e quart XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1837)
Historical context of creation.
1934
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 1934 (≈ 1934)
Official protection of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross dated 1739: registration by order of 21 April 1934
Origin and history
The Cross of 1739 is a historical monument located in Huttenheim, in the department of Bas-Rhin. It dates from the 2nd quarter of the 18th century and is precisely at 7 rue de la Forêt. This type of monument, typical of rural areas, often served as a religious landmark or symbol for local communities.
The building was listed as a historic monument in 1934, reflecting its heritage importance. Crosses of this kind were usually erected for religious, commemorative or territorial reasons in villages.
In the context of the 18th century, Alsace, a region to which Huttenheim belongs, was marked by a rural life organized around agriculture, crafts and religious traditions. The cross played a central role in the spiritual and social life of the inhabitants, serving as gathering points or prayer points.
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