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Lamargelle is a historic monument located in the department of the Gold Coast (21), in the region Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dated from the second half of the 13th century, it is distinguished by its carved effigies representing Saint-Seine and Saint-Pierre. This type of building, although apparently modest, often bears witness to the medieval territorial or religious organization, such as the boundaries of parishes or monastic properties.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 27 October 1971, this pillar is referenced under cadastre G 12, 13. Its exact location remains approximate (precision noted 5/10 in the Merimée base), but it is associated with the municipality of Lamargelle, identified by Insee code 21338. Medieval pillars, like this one, played a practical and symbolic role: they materialized borders while affirming a spiritual or seigneurial presence in rural space.

Available sources (Monumentum, Mérimée internal data) do not specify its exact initial use, but its religious iconography suggests a link with local abbeys or pilgrimages. In medieval times, Burgundy was a region marked by a dense monastic settlement, as evidenced by the abbeys of Cluny or Cîteaux, and the carved pillars could stake the lands dependent on these institutions.

No information is provided on its current accessibility (visit, open to the public) or on any associated services. The boundary remains a discreet but significant vestige of the Burgundian medieval heritage, illustrating how the sacred was part of the daily landscape of rural communities.

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