Cast iron cross with body from 1871. During the Second World War the cross was partially shot down, restored in 1945 and secured with a steel plate. Multi-level base with cast iron inscription plate. - listed since Dec. 1985. -2003 transferred

- There are 2 inscriptions on a multi-level base. The upper inscription commemorates the silver Pope anniversary of Pius IX.
Table 1 CRUX DE CRUCE. THE JUBEL CIRCLE POPE PIUS IX JUNE 16, 1871
Plate 2 Damaged in battles for Baal, restored in 1945 and moved in 2003

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Doverener Pond – Rest area with a view loop from Matzerath

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