Wayside Cross Bielstrasse - Oberwil, BL, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 30.803 E 007° 33.258
32T E 391148 N 5263229
A wayside cross in the south of Oberwil.
Waymark Code: WMV034
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 01/31/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 5

EN: This simple stone cross with a metal Jesus figure stands in a small park south of the church of Oberwil. The foundation has en etched inscription: "The living are conscious that death will come to them. Ecclesiastes 9:5" The cross is not dated, according to its style it is probably from the late 20th century.

DE: Dieses einfache Steinkreuz mit einer metallenen Jesusfigur steht in einem kleinen Park südlich der Kirche von Oberwil. Auf dem Fundament ist eingemeisselt: "Die Lebenden wissen, dass sie sterben müssen. Pred. 9.5." Das Kreuz ist nicht datiert, dem Stil nach dürfte es aus dem späten 20. Jahrhundert stammen.
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
granite cross with ametal Jesus figure and an inscription on the foundation.


Describe the location:
Small park at a street corner south of the church


Is this cross commemorative ?: No

Year of manufacture: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Post at least one photograph of this cross.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Christian Crosses
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.