Cross at the old school - Záborí (Koclérov), Czech Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vraatja
N 50° 28.828 E 015° 49.702
33U E 558771 N 5592380
The sandstone cross erected in 1851 next to the old school in a settlement Záborí near Dvur Králové nad Labem.
Waymark Code: WMYAK8
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 05/21/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
Views: 16

The old sandstone cross depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus located next to the old school in a small settlement Záborí near Dvur Králové nad Labem (East Bohemia) comes from 1851. Then, a German population prevailed in this area and the then name of the village was Söberle. That is why also the prayer to the Mother Mary engraved at very lower part of the cross' pedestal is in German.
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
sandstone Latin cross depicting the Crucifixition, a German engraved inscriptions


Describe the location:
erected next to the old school and in front of the local inn


Year of manufacture: 01/01/1851

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

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