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 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 from their function as places where laws were proclaimed and justice was administered. However, the actual origin of the symbols of the column is unclear. In 1467, after recapturing the rebellious city of Liège, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy had the city's perron dismantled and removed to Bruges, not to be returned until after his death. This was "viewed both as a punishment of the people of Liège and as a clear warning to any Flemish subjects who might be tempted to question the duke's authority".
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