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Grafenkreuz Stone Cross Monument

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Grafenkreuz Stone Cross Monument

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  • Location: Gerolstein, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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    July 31, 2021

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    The count's cross is made of sandstone. The lower part of the cross is still the original from 1680. The upper part was renewed in 1972 and shows the coat of arms of the County of Gerolstein. Anyone interested in the history of the Grafenkreuz can find more detailed information here: kuladig.de/Objektansicht/O-71143-20130808-3
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    According to a legend, the Count of the Lion Castle has set up this cross. It was restored in 1972.
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    Local tradition associates the erection of the cross with a legend.
    After that, the count's couple had left the carriage in the city forest on the way home to Gerolstein in order to walk the last part of the way to the Löwenburg, when shortly afterwards the vehicle was attacked by highwaymen and fired upon. (information board)
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    Location: Gerolstein, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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