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Origin and history

The small stone cross of Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine dates from the first quarter of the 16th century, marking the beginning of the Renaissance period in France. This monument, of modest size but of recognized heritage value, is characteristic of the road or crossroads crosses erected in the countryside at that time. Its architectural style and ornaments reflect the artistic influences of the transition between late Gothic and Renaissance, although its precise stylistic details are not described in the available sources.

Classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 10 March 1909, this cross bears witness to the importance of religious symbols in the organization of rural territories in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. At that time, the crosses often served as landmarks for pilgrims, marks of property or spiritual protection for travellers and local inhabitants. Their presence also reflected the collective piety and central role of the Church in the daily life of village communities. In Auvergne, a region marked by an agro-pastoral economy and limited exchanges, these monuments played a major social and spiritual role.

Practical information about this monument remains limited: its exact location, although indicated in the Merimée base under the approximate address of 5337 The Grange Neuve is considered to be of poor precision (level 5/10). There is no indication of its current accessibility, conservation status or possible restoration. The sources available, including Monumentum, do not mention any sponsor or craftsman behind its construction, nor any specific historical events associated with it.

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