Construction of the cross XVIe siècle - 1er quart XVIIe siècle (≈ 1725)
Estimated period of its construction.
18 août 1989
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 18 août 1989 (≈ 1989)
Official protection of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross of the Dead (Cad. AB): registration by order of 18 August 1989
Origin and history
La Croix des Morts is a monument located in the commune of Faucogney-et-la-Mer, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Dating from the 16th century or the first quarter of the 17th century, this cross is representative of the religious or memorial buildings of this period, often linked to the funeral traditions or spiritual landmarks of local communities. In the region of Haute-Saône, in modern times, crosses of this type generally served as gathering points or symbolic markers for the inhabitants.
They could indicate places of prayer, important crossroads, or commemorate local events. Their presence also reflected the importance of religion in the social and daily organization of villages, where the Church played a central role in community life.
