Pseudo-Gothic Metal Cross at the crossroad - Snežné, Czech Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vraatja
N 49° 38.276 E 016° 07.167
33U E 580827 N 5498977
Recently renovated (2014) monumental, 6 meters high Latin cross from 1851 made of cast iron located near village Snežné just at the crossroad to village Vríšt.
Waymark Code: WMRFR4
Location: Kraj Vysočina, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/20/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Olii05
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In March 2014 the beautiful pseudo-Gothic metal cross was consacrated after major renovation. The cross made of casted iron in 1851 was during times seriously devasteded either by thieves or some accidents. It consists of 6 meters high Latin cross with casted and coloured statue of the Crucified Jesus. Nicely and richly decorated grid around the cross proves workmanship of casters from a former ironworks in nearby village Kadov.
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
6 meters high Latin cross with coloured statue of the Crucified Jesus and with richly decorated grids around the cross. All is made of casted iron.

Describe the location:
near village Sněžné jsut at the crossroad to village Vríšt

Year of manufacture: 01/01/1851

Is this cross commemorative ?: Not listed
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