Cross at Bridge of St. John, Monreal - RLP / Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
N 50° 17.982 E 007° 09.557
32U E 368907 N 5573573
Cross at the top of a pillar on the bridge.
Waymark Code: WMVCND
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 04/02/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 4

In the middle of this little stone arch bridge you will find a pillar with four lion statues at the bottom and a little cross at the top.
The cross is made of red sandstone and a sculpture of jesus is nailed on it.

The Bridge of St. John is listed in the list of monuments in Monreal.
Source: (visit link)
"Johannesbrücke, Obertorstrasse, c. 1500, two-latticed parallelepipedal structure over the Elzbach, c. 1500; Wayside, 16th century; Four lion figures, from 1831; Nepomuk sculpture (copy of the original from 1803, J. Matthias Büls, Monreal)"
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
made of red sandstone and a sculpture of jesus is nailed on


Describe the location:
Stone arch bridge over the Elzbach


Is this cross commemorative ?: No

Year of manufacture: Not listed

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