Aignay-le-Duc () is a commune in the eastern French department of Côte-d'Or.

Geography The commune of Aignay-le-Duc is located some 30 km south-east of Châtillon-sur-Seine and some 30 km east of Montbard in a direct line. Access to the commune is by Highway D901 which enters on the north-west border, continues to the village and exits the south-east border. There is also Highway D101 linking the village to Étalante to the south-east. Highway D954 links the village through the eastern border to Saint-Broing-les-Moines. There is also Highway D112 which exits the commune in the north-east. There are extensive forests in the eastern part of the commune (Bois de Fort Fais, Bois du Bas des Soulers etc.) with about two thirds of the commune farmland. There are no villages other than Aignay-le-Duc.

The Coquille stream flows through the town and forming the eastern border is the Brevon stream. The Coquille flows to the Revinson stream which joins the Seine river. The Brevon flows north and eventually joins the Seine near Brémur-et-Vaurois.

Neighbouring Communes and Villages

History Aignay-le-Duc belonged to the territory of Lingons and had a Celtic population. Its name may come from the Celtic: Ann-iacum meaning "The location of the water source" ann- is a well known root name for rivers [e.g. l'Ain, Inn (Austria), Anio (Italy)]. The village is close to the source of the Coquille.Taverdet G. Names in the region of Bourgognes, 2007, p. 112.

A yellow limestone used in the cemetery, dating from the late second century or early third century AD, is inscribed: Aug (ustis) sac (rum) deo Marti Cicolluis et Litavi P. Attius Paterc[l]u[s] [v(otum) s(olvit) l(ibens) m(erito)] which means: "To the august sacred deities, to the god Mars Cicolluis and Litavi, P. Attius Paterculus paid his vow willingly and deservedly".BECK N. thesis. Goddesses in Celtic Religion Cult and Mythology: A Comparative Study of Ancient Ireland, Britain and Gaul, 2009, 110.cited in the thesis: Drioux, 1934, p. 74, n° 267; Le Bohec, 2003, p. 176, n°295.

An inscription was found on a bronze vase near Aignay in 1896 which, according to Chassenay, said: Aug(usto) sacr(um) deo Albio et Damonae Sext(us) Mart(ius) Cociliani f(ilius) ex jussu ejus [v(otum)] s(olvit) l(ibens) m(erito) meaning "It is sacred to Augustus, to the gods Albius and Damona, Sextus Martius, son of Cocilianus, in order to fulfill his vow.,

During the revolutionary period of the National Convention (1792-1795), the town took the name of Aignay-Côte-d'Or abbreviated to Aignay.

Heraldry

Administration

List of Successive Mayors of Aignay-le-DucList of Mayors of France

From To Name Party 1989 2008 Bernard Bonnuit DVD 2008 2009 Alexandre Misset SE 2014 2023 Frédéric Bourdenet 2023 2026 Gilbert Changarnier

Population

The inhabitants of the commune are known as Aignacois or Aignacoises in French.Le nom des habitants du 21 - Côte-d'Or, habitants.fr

Culture and heritage

Civil heritage The commune has a large number of Houses that are registered as historical monuments.

The commune also has many other buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments: A Lavoir (Public laundry) at Rue de la Demoiselle (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Fountain at Rue de la Planchotte (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Barn at Rue de l'Ile (1790)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Bridge at Rue de l'Ile (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Lavoir de la Margelle (Public laundry) at Rue de la Margelle (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Railway worker refuge at RN 454 (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Lavoir (Public laundry) at Rue des Vieilles Halles (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Farmhouse at Grand Bois (17th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Pierre-Fiche Menhir (Prehistoric)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Commemorative Monument at Combe des Carrés (1839)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Covered Market (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Town Hall / School (1789)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Urban Area Fortification (15th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée

Other sites of interest Celtic Tumuli have been found including several burials from different periods, the most recent dating to the 5th century AD.

Religious heritage

The commune has several religious buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments: A Wayside Cross at Chemin de Beaunotte (1831)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Wayside Cross at Chevigny Farm (17th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Wayside Cross at Rue des Granges (1674)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Croix Lannier Wayside Cross north of the village (1662)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The ''Croix Mignard'' Wayside Cross north-east of the village (17th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Presbytery (19th century).Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Presbytery contains several items that are registered as historical objects: The Furniture in the PresbyteryMinistry of Culture, Palissy A Processional Staff (18th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Statue: Virgin and child (2) (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Statue: Virgin and child (1) (17th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Statue: Saint Eloi (17th century)Ministry of Culture, Palissy A Wayside Cross at Grand Bois (16th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Monumental Cross at Saint-Michel (1637)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Tomb (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée A Cemetery Cross (1637)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Cemetery Portal (19th century)Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (1170).Ministry of Culture, Mérimée The Church contains a very large number of items which are registered as historical objects.

Notable people

(born Aignay-le-Duc, 7 October 1748 - died Paris, 6 September 1819)

See also Communes of the Côte-d'Or department

References

External links Aignay-le-Duc on the website of the National Geographic Institute Aignay-le-Duc on Géoportail, National Geographic Institute (IGN) website Aignay-le-Duc on the 1750 Cassini Map