Cross at a former school - Belá u Jevícka, Czech Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vraatja
N 49° 38.376 E 016° 38.759
33U E 618839 N 5499862
The sandstone cross from 19th century in front of a former school (now municipal office and public library) in Belá u Jevícka
Waymark Code: WM13YVN
Location: Pardubický kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/16/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
Views: 12

The sandstone cross standing at the entrance into into the building of municipal office and public library (a former school) in village Belá u Jevícka comes probaly from the end of the 19th century. In the upper part of the cross there is a gilded statue of the crucified Jesus and the INRI plaque attached above him. In a small niche of its pedestal a statuete of the Virgin Mary holding the Baby Jesus can be found. The cross was recently renovated and both statues were gilded.
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
Latin sandstone cross with gilded statue of the Crucified Jesus


Describe the location:
in front of a former school (now municipal office and public library)


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

Year of manufacture: Not listed

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