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The church Sainte-Croix de Chevigny, located in the village of the same name in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is a religious building built in the 4th quarter of the 18th century. This monument, typical of the ecclesial architecture of this period, reflects the stylistic and technical evolutions of its time, while serving as a central place of worship for the local community. Its inscription as a Historical Monument by decree of 7 August 1987 underlines its heritage value, particularly for its state of conservation and its role in the religious history of Jura.

The location of the church at 1 B Rue de l'Eglise in Chevigny (39290) is documented in the Mérimée base, with a geographical precision considered satisfactory a priori (note 6/10). The building, owned by the municipality, benefited from the intervention of architect Anatole Amoudru, whose name is associated with the construction or design of the building. The legal protection specifically concerns the church itself (Cadastre AC 55), without extension to other elements of the domain. Available sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its status and its anchoring in the territory of Jurassian, marked by the Insee 39141 code and its attachment to the district of Lons-le-Saunier.

The historical context of construction, at the end of the 18th century, coincides with a period of architectural and social transitions in France. Churches of this time, often more sober than those of previous centuries, meet liturgical needs while integrating neoclassical influences. In Jura, a region marked by a rural and artisanal economy, these buildings play a central role in community life, serving as a place of gathering, prayer and identity affirmation. The 1987 registration is part of a broader approach to preserving the franc-comtois heritage, recognizing the testimonial value of these buildings.

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