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Origin and history

The fountain of Parnoy-en-Bassigny is a monument behind the wall of the old cemetery. Located in the Haute-Marne department (52), in the Grand Est region, it is part of the communal heritage. Its registration as a Historical Monument by order of 30 September 1942 bears witness to its local importance, although its exact origin and its period of construction remain unspecified in the available sources.

Fountains attached to enclosure walls, like this one, often played a central role in French villages. They served as a drinking water source for residents and animals, while structuring the public space around places of worship or cemeteries. In rural areas such as Champagne-Ardenne, these water works were essential to daily life, reflecting community organization and the practical needs of the people before the arrival of modern networks.

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