Baroque sandstone cross - Rosice, Czech Republic
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N 49° 55.253 E 015° 57.303
33U E 568557 N 5530271
Baroque sandstone cross from 1771 in northeastern part of village Rosice (East Bohemia).
Waymark Code: WMRZ52
Location: Pardubický kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/26/2016
Views: 21
In a very small park located at the northeastern part of village Rosice near Chrast, under linden and chestnut trees, the sandstone cross can be found. It was erected in 1771 and paid probably from donations of local citizens. It is located inside a metal fence. Latin cross depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus is located on the richly decorated Baroque plint with ornate scrolls and rocaille ornamentation. The statue of the Crucified Jesus is about 50 centimeters high and made in typical Folk Baroque style.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
Baroque sandstone cross depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus
Describe the location:
in a small park in northeastern part of village Rosice
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1771
Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...
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