The Cross on the crossroad - Vysoké Chvojno, Czech Republic
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N 50° 06.722 E 015° 58.719
33U E 569973 N 5551545
Sandstone cross located on the crossroad at north edge of village Vysoké Chvojno (East Bohemia).
Waymark Code: WMRJAV
Location: Pardubický kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/27/2016
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The sandstone cross from 19th century, but unkonwn dedication, can be found at north edge of village Vysoké Chvojno in Pardubice region. About 4 meters high cross consist of richly decorated pedestal with quotation from the Gospel of Matthew 11:28 ("Pojdte ke mne všichni, kterí pracujete a jste obtežkáni, a já vám dám odpocinout." i.e. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.". The upper part consist of a Latin crucifix with a INRI plaque attached above the Crucified Jesus. The cross was made by F. Vondrácek from Horice.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
Sandstone cross depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus
Describe the location:
on the crossroad at north edge of village Vysoké Chvojno
Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...
Year of manufacture: Not listed
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