"Antoniusruh", Mayschoß, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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argus1972
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"Antoniusruh" is a wayside cross from 1761 in the woods between Mayschoß and Steinerberg.
Waymark Code: WMW5DW
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 07/12/2017
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The cross was established in 1761 by stonecutter master Antoniu Haffner from Hannebach near Kempenich by order of a businessman.
Robbers waylaid at night for the businessman. When he jumped down from the way and hid, a heavy stone rolled the slope and brought the pursuers on a wrong track.
In recognition of his rescue the businessman donated the cross.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
About 2 metres high. It shows Jesus and St. Antonius.
Describe the location:
At a crossroad in the woods between Mayschoß and Steinerberg.
Year of manufacture: 06/30/1761
Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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