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The cross of Lizine is a stone cross erected in the 15th century in the commune of Lizine, Doubs department. It is precisely at the intersection of Departmental Highway 135 and Church Street in the centre of the village. This monument, typical of the cross of medieval paths, bears witness to the piety and religious organization of the Burgundy countryside at the end of the Middle Ages.

Classified as historical monuments since 27 August 1907, the Lizine Cross is a preserved example of rural religious heritage. Its official protection underscores its historical and architectural importance, although the archives do not specify its sponsor or the exact circumstances of its construction. Today the cross belongs to the municipality of Lizine, which ensures its conservation.

Crosses of paths, such as Lizine's, served as both spiritual and territorial markers. In the 15th century, Burgundy-Franche-Comté was a region marked by strong agricultural and artisanal activity, where religious monuments played a central role in community life. These crosses were often places of prayer, gathering or symbolic protection for travellers and residents.

The cross is described as a stone structure, without specific ornaments mentioned in the available sources. Its location near the village church suggests a close link with the local parish. Data from the Merimée database and Monumentum's references confirm its status as a protected monument, but do not provide additional details on its current iconography or conservation status.

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