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Beguinage Cross

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Beguinage Cross

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Location: Heers, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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AnneTanne

July 4, 2021

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The 'Begijnenkruis', on which we read: 'her lyct buried gertuvd vandermase begeyne dyt dies a 1622 the 26th May prays for your soul'. This cross is an old example of a cross of misfortune that bears witness to the ancient custom of erecting all kinds of devotional monuments along roads.

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An 🇧🇪

October 25, 2024

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The Beguine Cross: located on the field road that connects the Lode Lavkistraat with the road to the Manshovenhof is a limestone cross with the inscription below: HERE IS BURIED GERTUVD VANDERMASE BEGEYNE WHO DIED IN 1622 DEN 26 MEY PRAYS FOR DYE ZIELE.

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Jeff S

January 19, 2025

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Maybe keep a moment of silence...

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Elevation 80 m

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Wednesday 29 July

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Location: Heers, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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