The Cross of the Frenchman
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Location: Alcalà De Xivert, Litoral Norte, Castellón, Spain
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Emblematic place related to the War of Independence with the French.The French Cross or Creu del Francés -in Valencian- was erected in memory of one of the heroes of the War of Independence, Antonio Cherta. At this point a path begins that leads to an elevated area where the castle of Alcala de Xivert is located.The Cross of the French bears the following inscription: "In this place, Antonio Cherta was killed by the French on August 17, 1810. Rest in peace."
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•April 21, 2022
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