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The cross of Frenelle-la-Grande is an emblematic monument located in the municipality of the same name, in the department of Vosges (88), in the Grand Est region. Dating from the 16th century, this cross is representative of the religious buildings erected at the crossroads to mark a place of prayer or community gathering. Its architecture and location reflect the local traditions of the era, where the crosses also served as spiritual and symbolic landmarks in the countryside.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 19 September 1938, this cross is now owned by the commune of Frenelle-la-Grande. Although the details of its sponsor or specific history are missing from available sources, its protected status underscores its heritage importance. Crosses of crossroads, frequent in rural areas, played a central role in daily life, marking places of devotion or meeting points for the inhabitants.

Their presence attests to the deep anchoring of religion in the social and cultural life of the villages of Lorraine in the sixteenth century.

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