Historical monument classification 12 janvier 1931 (≈ 1931)
Official registration of the terminal.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Borne No. 12 adorned with a Phrygian hat: inscription by decree of 12 January 1931
Origin and history
Morsang-sur-Orge's Phrygian bonet terminal is a historic monument located in the Essonne department in Île-de-France. She is distinguished by her medallion decorated with a Phrygian hat, a strong symbol of the French Revolution, and bears number 12. This type of boundary, often linked to the delimitation of territories or roadmarks, bears witness to the local history and political developments of the time.
Ranked as historical monuments since 12 January 1931, this terminal is now preserved in the municipality of Morsang-sur-Orge. Although its exact use is not detailed in available sources, its listing reflects its heritage importance. Such boundaries were commonly used to mark administrative boundaries or benchmarks, playing a role in the territorial organization and daily life of local communities.
Their presence also recalls the influence of revolutionary ideals in the planning of French territory.
