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The cemetery cross of Lombard is a historical monument located in the town of Lombard, in the department of Jura (39), in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dating from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, it is representative of the cemetery crosses of that time, often erected as a religious symbol and memorial in the heart of the villages.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 2 March 1971, this cross is located on the cadastre under the reference B 513. It belongs to the town of Lombard and is located precisely at the approximate address of 22 Rue d'Aval. Its location reflects its central role in the community and spiritual life of the village.

The cemetery crosses, like Lombard, traditionally served as a gathering point for religious ceremonies and marked the sacred space of the cemetery. Their presence attests to the importance of the Christian faith in the social and cultural organization of the villages of Franche-Comté in the 18th century, a region then marked by a rural and artisanal economy.

The location of this monument is estimated as "passable" (note 5/10) based on available data, suggesting an approximation in GPS coordinates or cadastral references. No additional information is provided on any restoration work or specific architectural details.

The photograph associated with this monument is credited to Chabe01 and broadcast under Creative Commons license. Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its protected status and heritage value for the municipality and the region.

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