Construction of the cross 2e quart XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1837)
Presumed period of construction of the monument.
26 décembre 1976
MH classification
MH classification 26 décembre 1976 (≈ 1976)
Order of classification for historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Road Cross (Case C 467): Order of 26 December 1976
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The road cross of Pontaubert is a religious monument located in the commune of Pontaubert, in the department of Yonne. Dating from the 2nd quarter of the 18th century, it illustrates the importance of the road crosses in the rural landscape of Burgundy, often linked to practices of devotion or marking of routes.
Classified as historical monuments by order of 26 December 1976, this cross is now owned by the municipality. Its precise location, at 22 Chemin de Joinguillou, reflects its integration into the local fabric. The cross of paths, frequent in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, also served as landmarks for travellers and pilgrims.
The 1976 classification emphasizes its heritage value, although available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) do not specify its sponsor or the exact circumstances of its construction. Its style and period of construction corresponded to a time when public religious events marked a strong rural area.
