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The cross of the English, located in Saint-Chély-d'Apcher in Lozère, is a carved fragment of flamboyant Gothic style dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Although often associated with a road cross, its exact origin remains uncertain: traces suggest that it would have been detached from another architectural element, such as a tympanum, of which it would have formed the central part. Its decor includes a flowered pattern and a Christ in high relief, today partially damaged (the head is missing).

The building, built of stone, was listed as historical monuments by order of 13 July 1926. It is currently located on the gable of the chapel of Secours, at 35 Bis Avenue de Paris. Although its initial function remains debated, its artistic style and inscription testify to its heritage importance in the Gevaudan region, Occitanie.

The cross is the property of the commune of Saint-Chély-d'Apcher. Its state of conservation and its precise location (noted as "passable" in terms of geographical precision) raise questions about its turbulent history, possibly linked to changes or movements over the centuries. No source explicitly mentions the origin of its name, "of the English", leaving room for historical assumptions not documented in the available texts.

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