Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Presumed period of erection.
5 février 1927
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 5 février 1927 (≈ 1927)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Stone cross located in the cemetery: inscription by order of 5 February 1927
Origin and history
The stone cross of Fain-lès-Moutiers is a 16th century historical monument, located in the cemetery of this village of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It was classified by ministerial order on February 5, 1927, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This type of cross, typical of the French countryside, often served as a religious and commemorative landmark for local communities.
In the 16th century, Burgundy was a region marked by a strong agricultural and artisanal activity, where religious monuments played a central role in everyday life. The cemetery crosses, like the one of Fain-les-Moutiers, symbolized the Christian faith while serving as a gathering place for funeral ceremonies. Their preservation reflects the importance attached to these testimonies of the past by successive generations.
