World War I Memorial (Pomník padlým na Chlumu) - Chlum (u Horic), Czech Republic
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Sandstone statue of a roaring lion dominates a memorial dedicated to victims of WWI in a small village Chlum near Horice.
Waymark Code: WMNH7Y
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/16/2015
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The monument dedicated to 11 fellow citizens of a small village Chlum near town Horice was erected here in 1922. On top of the pedestal there is a sandstone statue of a roaring lion crushing under its paws double-headed eagle. The statuary is a work of sculptor Josefa Deyl from Horice and it represent one of the copies of the original erected not far from here in another village Rohoznice. The monument has been recently renovated.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 01/06/1922
Private or Public Monument?: Other
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: citizens of the village - Chlum u Hořic
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Chlum, Czech Republic
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