Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Selb
Schwedenkreuz (Stone Cross) – Thirty Years' War Memorial
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Selb
Schwedenkreuz (Stone Cross) – Thirty Years' War Memorial
Schwedenkreuz (Stone Cross) – Thirty Years' War Memorial
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fichtelgebirge
Location: Selb, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
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A stone cross in very good condition. The eastern arm bears the letters LP, the southern side of the trunk bears a small carved cross.
In the vernacular, the stone is often referred to as the "Swedish Cross". In the Thirty Years' War, a bitter battle between Swedes and Imperialists is said to have taken place here. This well-known folk tale received new nourishment when a lot of small horseshoes and rusted spearheads were actually brought to light during reforestation work nearby.translated by
•October 17, 2022
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