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The cross at the crossroads of Rennes is a medieval cross erected between the 15th and 16th centuries, located in the commune of Rennes, in the department of Haute-Marne (Great East region). It is precisely at the exit of the village, along the departmental road 292A. A copy of this cross is kept in the local cemetery, demonstrating its heritage importance to the community.

Classified as historical monuments by order of 2 September 1901, this cross illustrates the rural religious art of the period. Its location at a crossroads suggests a symbolic and practical role, marking a place of assembly or protection for travellers and residents. Crosses were often associated with religious or commemorative practices in medieval countryside.

Today the cross belongs to the municipality of Brennes, which ensures its preservation. Although its state of conservation is not detailed in the sources, its official recognition and reproduction in the local cemetery underline its status as a local heritage. The available data do not specify any subsequent restorations or modifications, but its early ranking (1901) reflects a desire for protection from the beginning of the 20th century.

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