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 Cruceiro San Xoán - Barbadás, Ourense, Galicia, España Posted by:  Ariberna
N 42° 17.744 W 007° 53.219
29T E 591749 N 4683211
Rebuilt for symbolism in 20th century
Waymark Code: WM13Q93
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 01/30/2021
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"Rebuilt in the 20th century, it is interesting for its symbolism. With construction date of the XIX century. Base with three steps. Square section pedestal with sliced ??inscriptions where you can still read “de San Juan Bautista, Barbadanes”. Shaft with a square section at the beginning that becomes octagonal. Capital with volutes, and four carved faces, one for each cardinal point. Cross with a crucified christ to the west and a virgin to the east." Font: ( visit link)
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
Shaft with a square section at the beginning that becomes octagonal. Capital with volutes, and four carved faces, one for each cardinal point. Cross with a crucified christ to the west and a virgin to the east
Describe the location:
next to a roundbout and Substation transformer of Barbadás and few meters os the church
Is this cross commemorative ?: No
Year of manufacture: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post at least one photograph of this cross.
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