Here is a medieval expiatory cross. At that time it was customary to negotiate atonement agreements. As part of the reparation, the erection of a stone cross was usually agreed. The background was predominantly murder or manslaughter. These crosses can be found on the side of the road or at crossroads.

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Atonement cross or murder cross is the name given to a stone cross that was erected to atone for a murder or manslaughter that had been committed. Atonement crosses are atonement stones in the shape of a cross. Atonement crosses were usually located on paths and crossroads. Weapons (crossbow, axe or similar) are carved into some stone crosses, possibly the murder weapon.

Source:de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%BChnekreuz

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