Construction of calvary XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Estimated completion period (first half).
20 juillet 1908
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 20 juillet 1908 (≈ 1908)
Official protection order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Stone cemetery cross, 16th century: by decree of 20 July 1908
Key figures
Information non disponible - Anonymous donors
Partial initials on the base (not identified).
Origin and history
The cemetery cross of Longepierre, erected in the 16th century, is a stone calvary classified as historical monuments since 20 July 1908. This monument is distinguished by its base and its octagonal barrel, resting on a flamboyant base adorned with studs. Christ, whose feet lean on the head of an angel, dominates one side, while the other presents a Virgin to the Child, better preserved from the weather. A partial inscription on the floor, now unreadable, would refer to the initials of donors.
The cubic pedestal, with the upper angles cut down to form an octagon, supports a drum of similar section, repaired with metal staples after a fracture. The cross, dated from the first half of the 16th century, bears an enigmatic inscription: "... PHE / IA ... / CLIP GC. TE (?) / ... P / IG IEG AP". Its irregular approach and its missing upper flower bear witness to the alterations suffered over the centuries, without altering its sacred character.
Property of the commune of Longepierre (Saône-et-Loire), this calvary illustrates the funeral art of the Renaissance in Burgundy. Its early classification in 1908 underscores its heritage value, while its approximate location (5045 Rue du Bourg) and its varying state of conservation make it a subject of study for historians of religious architecture. The sources, including the Merimée base and Wikipedia, confirm its role as a commemorative landmark in the local landscape.
