Sandstone Cross (Crucifixion) - Staré Holice, Czech Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vraatja
N 50° 04.343 E 016° 00.663
33U E 572349 N 5547167
Beautiful Classicist sandstone cross from 1811 with gilded late Baroque ornamentation at the road in village Staré Holice.
Waymark Code: WMRDD8
Location: Pardubický kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/13/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Olii05
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At the road in village Staré Holice the beautiful sandstone cross can be found. It is Classicist sandstone cross from 1811 with late Baroque ornamentation. On richly decorated pedestal with gilded festoons and garlands is attached a cross with gilded statue of the Crucified Jesus. The cross is located inside of squared sandstone balustrade with floral decoration.
Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
Classicist sandstone cross from 1811 with gilded late Baroque ornamentation

Describe the location:
at the road in Staré Holice

Year of manufacture: 01/01/1811

Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...
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