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Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 12 July 1982, the cross is now owned by the municipality. Its location, at approximately 1 Rue Marcel Bregier, reflects its integration into the local urban fabric. Although the available sources (Monumentum, Merimée base) do not specify its exact use or its sponsors, this type of monument often embodies the collective piety and spatial organization of the Lorrain villages in modern and ancient times.

The location of the cross, noted as passable (level 5/10) in the Merimée base, suggests an approximate identification, without absolute certainty on its original positioning. No information is available on its current accessibility (visit, cultural use) or possible contemporary developments. The data are limited to its classification and construction period, without architectural or iconographic details.

The historical context of the 16th and 18th centuries in Lorraine is marked by religious transformations (Reform, Counter-Reform) and territorial recompositions, especially after the progressive attachment to France. Crosses of crossroads, often erected near villages, served as spiritual or commemorative landmarks, while affirming the Christian presence in public space. Their preservation until the contemporary era bears witness to their anchoring in local memory.

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