Baroque Cross (Crucifiction) - Šaplava, Czech Republic
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Baroque sandstone cross from 1794 in village Šaplava at the crossroad from the village to Loucná Hora and Ohništany
Waymark Code: WMNN80
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/07/2015
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The Baroque sandstone cross located at the west end of village Šaplava near Horice was erected according to engraved inscription under the cross and the inscription at its pedestal in 1794 "for the honor and glory of God". The cross is located between four linden trees. According the inscription at the rear part of the pedestal it was renovated in 1869, 1922 and 2004.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
Latin sandstone cross depicting the Crucifiction
Describe the location:
just at the west end village Šaplava at the crossroad from the village to Loučná Hora and Ohništany
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1794
Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...
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