Perron (columnar monument)
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perron-columnar-monument-265-8171571
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Perron (columnar monument)
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A perron is kind of stone column, often decorated with a cross-bearing orb common to many towns and cities belonging to the erstwhile Prince-Bishopric of Liège (980-1795) in modern-day Belgium. They were primarily built in the so-called Good Cities that formed the primary urban settlements in the polity. Many survive, although not in their original form. Perrons were also built in the smaller Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy. The columns came to symbolise civic freedom and autonomy. This stemmed
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Type of monument
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perron_(columnar_monument)
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2023-09-23T12:11:24Z
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