Wayside Cross Holzgasse - Brislach, BL, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 25.059 E 007° 33.138
32T E 390799 N 5252593
A stone cross from 1780 in the agricultural zone east of Brislach.
Waymark Code: WMX0WW
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 11/10/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
Views: 2

EN: This stone cross stands on road junction in the agricultural zone east of Brislach.

The cross is dated 1780. At the top stands INRI, over the side arms "IE MA IO" (Jesus, Mary, Joseph?). At the foot is engraved "renov. 1952". The cross seems to be maintained regularly. On both sides some flowers are planted.

DE: Dieses Steinkreuz steht an einem Feldweg in einer Strassenkreuzung in der Landwirtschaftszone östlich von Brislach.

Das Kreuz ist mit 1780 datiert. An der Spitze steht INRI, über die Seitenarme "IE MA IO" (Jesus, Maria, Josef?). Am Fuss ist "renov. 1952" eingraviert. Das Kreuz scheint regelmässig gepflegt zu werden. Daneben sind Blumen eingepflanzt.
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
simple stone cross with short inscriptions, dated 1780, renovated 1952


Describe the location:
crossroads in the fields east of Brislach


Year of manufacture: 01/01/1780

Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...

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