Pametní kríž k odchodu napoleonských vojsk / Memorial Cross of the departure of Napoleonic troops, Babice u Rosic, Czech republic
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The commemortive cross, in memory of the departure of French troops from the village, errected in 1806 / Kríž na pamet odchodu francouzských jednotek z obce, vztycen 1806.
Waymark Code: WME1B0
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/20/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Chris777
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Do zdejšího kraje velmi citelne zasáhly napoleonské války. První voje Francouzu se objevily v Babicích 19.listopadu 1805. Na pocest odchodu francouzských vojsk v roce 1806 nechali u cesty do Rosic vztycit obyvatelé pametní kríž. Na pomníku jsou vytesána jména tehdejších babických konšelu.

This region was very severely affected by the Napoleonic wars. The first French troops appeared in Babice 19.11.1805. In memory of the departure of French troops in 1806 local residents erect a memorial cross. On the monument are carved the names of the then village aldermen.
Type of cross: Latin cross

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

Characteristics of this cross:
Simple latin cross with stone Christ corpus.


Describe the location:
The intersection on the northern outskirts of the village, under mature deciduous trees.


Year of manufacture: 01/01/1806

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes

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