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The niche with statuette of Uchizy is a historical monument located in the municipality of the same name, in Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Dating from the 1st quarter of the 16th century, it is representative of the small local religious architectures of that time, often integrated into the urban fabric to mark public devotion. The statuette that it houses represents Saint Andrew, an apostle of Christ, emphasizing his spiritual and symbolic role for the community.

This monument was listed as historic monuments on May 20, 1927, an official recognition of its heritage value. It is precisely at the corner of Quincampoix Street and Grande-Rue, a central location that suggests its importance in the daily life of the inhabitants of Uchizy. Such niches often served as visual and spiritual landmarks, reminding passersby of the presence of the sacred in public space.

At the time of its construction, at the beginning of the sixteenth century, Burgundy was a dynamic region, marked by intense cultural and economic exchanges. Religious monuments, even small like this niche, played a key role in the social structuring and transmission of Christian values. Their presence also reflected the relative prosperity of the villages, where artisans, merchants and peasants lived under the authority of the local lords and the Church.

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