the smiling christ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Draghkar
N 50° 48.236 E 005° 59.919
31U E 711280 N 5632308
a smiling christ carved in a cross close to the german/netherlands border
Waymark Code: WM2AFX
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 10/02/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
Views: 89

This cross is placed in the middle of a field close to the german/netherlands border. The christ is carved in the wood and there are several quotes that say "The smiling christ" in several languages. There is a cache close to this cross. Check GC10PVJ for the details
Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Wood

Characteristics of this cross:
As opposed to the traditional crosses, the christ image is carved into the wood of the cross. the detail is marvellous. The predominant feature is the smile on the face of christ. All over the cross the words "the smiling christ" are carved in multiple languages.


Describe the location:
This cross is located at the edge of a farmfield next to a bench. the roads leading to it are dirt roads that are only used by bicycles, pedestrians and farmvehicles.


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

Year of manufacture: Not listed

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