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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Antoine de Savigny-sous-Malain, built in the 14th century, presents a nave covered with a wooden frame with apparent entry, while the choir and transepts are vaulted with warheads. A wall painting adorns the transept, adding to its historical character. This monument illustrates Burgundian medieval religious architecture, with Gothic elements typical of the period.

In the 16th century, a monumental cross was erected in the adjacent cemetery. It displays, on one side, a representation of Christ, and on the other, that of the Virgin. Its quadrangular base, decorated with shields, antelope and various attributes, bears witness to the funeral art of the Renaissance. This cross, associated with the church, is classified as Historic Monument by decree of 6 March 1950.

The building, owned by the municipality, embodies the local religious heritage. Its architecture combines medieval techniques (warves vaults, visible structure) and reborn additions (sculpted crust), reflecting artistic evolutions between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The accuracy of its location remains poor (level 5/10), depending on available sources.

The protected elements include both the church and the 16th century cross. Their preservation allows us to study religious practices, Christian iconography and construction techniques in Burgundy between the 14th and 16th centuries. The lack of details about sponsors or artisans, however, limits the knowledge of their creative context.

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