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The 14th century Cross located in the Sarrey Cemetery is a listed historical monument, representative of medieval religious art in Champagne-Ardenne. Its listing in the Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 10 October 1927 underlines its heritage importance, although its precise origins and sponsor remain undocumented in available sources.

Sarrey, a commune in the department of Haute-Marne (Great East Region), was in medieval times a territory marked by a rural economy and a community life centered around the Church. The cemetery crosses, like this one, served both as a sacred landmark and as a symbol of protection for the deceased. Their presence reflected the influence of the Church in the social and spiritual organization of the villages.

The current location of the cross at 10 Church Street corresponds to a central area in the village, typical of medieval religious settlements. The accuracy of its geographic location is assessed as fair (note 5/10), suggesting an approximate but sufficient identification for heritage studies. No additional information is available on any post-construction restorations or modifications.

Owned by the municipality of Sarrey, this monument is not mentioned as to its accessibility to the public or related services (visits, accommodation). The source data are limited to the administrative references of Monumentum and the Merimée archives, without details of its iconography or its specific stylistic characteristics.

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