Památný kríž na Lovoši / Lovoš Memorial Cross - Lovoš Mt. (Northern Bohemia)
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The depicted historically valuable cross from 19th century you can find on the summit of Lovoš Mt. in Central Bohemian Uplands (Ceské Stredohorí).
Waymark Code: WMKJE9
Location: Ústecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/21/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun
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The depicted historically valuable cross from 19th century you can find on the summit of Lovoš Mt. in Central Bohemian Uplands (Ceské Stredohorí).

The cross, erected in 1894 and reconstructed twice in 1990-1994 was donation of Anna Starey from village Malé Žernoseky. It commemorates the salvation of her three children during severe storm. The cross was renovated thanks to Bayerischer Wald-Verein and also family Starey (living nowadays in Germany).

Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Metal (steel, bronze, aluminium, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
Black, by flower-motifs decorated cross made of forged iron (ca 1.5 m high) standing on 2 m high Classicist rectangular sandstone pedestal with inscription on the front face: Anna Starey 1894.

Describe the location:
Cross is located on the summit of Lovoš Mt. (570 m), a basalt hill in Central Bohemian Uplands (Ceské Stredohorí). Lovoš rises above town of Lovosice on left bank of the Elbe (Labe) River. The hill with rich forest-steppe and rock steppe flora is under protection as National Nature Preserve Lovoš (Narodní prírodní rezervace Lovoš). The hill, atoped by touristic chalet with observation terrace on the summit, is a popular hiking destination offering magnificent 360° vistas over Bohemian Basin, Porta Bohemica and Central Bohemian Uplands.

Year of manufacture: 01/01/1894

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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