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 Croix at Juno Beach, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France
N 49° 20.247 W 000° 28.054
30U E 683964 N 5468054
This large cross is located on Juno Beach, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.
Waymark Code: WMMQDE
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 10/25/2014
Views: 19
Juno Beach is one of five beaches involved in the D-Day invasions of Normandy that occurred early in the morning of June 6, 1944 when about 156,000 Allied soldiers landed on 5 beaches on the coast of Normandy, France.
The 5 beaches were Gold Beach, Juno Beach, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, and Sword Beach, these being the locations of two American, one Canadian and two British landing points.
This large cross is located on Juno Beach, and is at the end of a paved walkway that is lined with plaques and signs the provide details and history of the Normany Invasions. The official name on the cross is Croix de Lorraine.
Type of cross: Patriarchal cross
Material used: Metal (steel, bronze, aluminium, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
This is a shiny, brushed steel cross with two vertical beams.
Describe the location:
The cross is located on Juno Beach, upon a platform made of large stone tiles. It overlooks the beach were fierce battles were fought and many lost their lives.
Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
Year of manufacture: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post at least one photograph of this cross.
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