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Origin and history

The Sainte-Apolline Cross, located in Ferrières-en-Gâtinais (Loiret), is an emblematic monument dating from the 16th century. It has been listed as a Historic Monument since its registration by decree on 12 June 1926. This cross, located near the Field of Fair, belongs to the commune and bears witness to the local religious architecture of the Renaissance.

The location of the Sainte-Apolline Cross is specified in the Merimée base at Address 6 Place Saint-Macé, although geographical accuracy is considered poor (note of 5/10). The monument is represented in photographic archives licensed under Creative Commons, illustrating its heritage importance. No additional information is available on its current use (visit, rental, etc.).

The historical context of the 16th century in the Centre-Val de Loire is marked by a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where the monumental crosses often served as religious or commemorative landmarks. These buildings reflected popular piety and social organization around parishes, while embodying the spiritual and temporal power of local communities.

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