Construction of the cross XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Presumed period of implementation.
14 juin 1909
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 14 juin 1909 (≈ 1909)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Stone cross: classification by decree of 14 June 1909
Origin and history
The stone cross of Sepvigny is an emblematic monument dated the 16th century. Located in the commune of Sepvigny, in the department of Meuse (55), it has been listed as a Historic Monument since 14 June 1909. This ranking reflects its heritage importance and historical value to the Grand Est region, formerly Lorraine.
In the 16th century, the stone crosses were often erected for religious or commemorative purposes, marking gathering places, crossroads or village entrances. These monuments reflected popular piety and served as landmarks in the rural landscape. The cross of Sepvigny, owned by the commune, is part of this tradition, although the precise details of its construction or its sponsor are not mentioned in the available sources.
The location of the cross, at 20 Rue de la Croix in Sepvigny, is indicated with an accuracy deemed fair (note of 5/10). This monument, although little documented in its specificities, remains a material testimony of local history and religious architecture of the Renaissance in Lorraine. Its current status and accessibility are not detailed in the sources consulted.
