400th Anniversary of the Founding of Bermuda -- St George's Parish BM
N 32° 23.226 W 064° 40.331
20S E 342711 N 3584573
A wooden Christian cross in a concrete plinth commemorates the 400th anniversary of the founding of Bermuda.
Waymark Code: WMNFE7
Location: Bermuda
Date Posted: 03/05/2015
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A Christian cross is incorporated into the 400th Anniversary Memorial of Bermuda because when shipwrecked Virginia settlers landed here in 1609, they made a Christian cross of cedar wood to claim the land for King John.
This replica wooden cross is made of Bermudian Red Cedar. It stands on a a smooth concrete plinth with six plaques affixed on it. The larger plaque contains a general telling of the story. The smnaller plaque underneath gives details of the Sea Venture herself.
The other four plaques are each dedicated to one category of survivors, with a list of names on each: Virginia Company Officers, Adventurers, Colonists, and Mariners.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Wood
Characteristics of this cross:
this cross is very rustic-looking, as it is intended to recall the 1609 cross made by shipwrecked survivors of the SEA VENTURE
Describe the location:
this monument is located on an overlook along Barry Road near Grenadier place, in St. George's Parish
Bermuda.
Year of manufacture: 01/01/2009
Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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Visit Instructions:
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