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Ancient Crosses in France
14 sites recorded, with photos, maps and visitor reports
Christian Symbol in stone, older than 1000AD. Images from the Pagan past co-exist with Christian symbolism on many early cross shafts. Writhing serpents, ancient gods, foliage, rosettes and sun spirals are all to be found alongside strange interpretations of the crucifixion. Leaning broken by a stile or standing proudly in a churchyard, hidden in a tangled hedgerow or high on a bleak moor, these crosses waymark the passage from Paganism to Christianity. Read More 
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Croazou chapel . Ancient Cross in Bretagne:Finistère (29)
Posted by thecaptain on Tuesday, 01 October 2019
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
Kerloguen Cross . Ancient Cross in Bretagne:Morbihan (56)
Posted by stonetracker on Tuesday, 08 October 2024
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
Croix Percée . Ancient Cross in Normandie:Eure (27)
Posted by holger_rix on Saturday, 16 April 2016
Accuracy: 4 (Other Pic)
Prat-Joulou 1 Cross . Ancient Cross in Bretagne:Finistère (29)
Posted by stonetracker on Thursday, 01 October 2026
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Croaz Hent Tinaouet . Ancient Cross in Bretagne:Finistère (29)
Posted by johnstone on Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Condition: 3, Ambience: 2, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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La Croix de la Motte . Ancient Cross in Pays de la Loire:Mayenne (53)
Posted by foz750 on Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Croix de Chantemesle . Ancient Cross in Pays de la Loire:Mayenne (53)
Posted by foz750 on Monday, 15 January 2024
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 2, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Le Grez Cemetery Cross . Ancient Cross in Pays de la Loire:Sarthe (72)
Posted by foz750 on Sunday, 12 November 2023
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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La Croix Morfondue . Ancient Cross in Pays de la Loire:Sarthe (72)
Posted by foz750 on Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Condition: 5, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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La Croix (Saint George le Gaultier) . Ancient Cross in Pays de la Loire:Mayenne (53)
Posted by foz750 on Friday, 29 September 2023
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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Croix de Chapelle Sainte Marguerite . Ancient Cross in Pays de la Loire:Sarthe (72)
Posted by foz750 on Friday, 29 September 2023
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 5, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic)
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Croix de Saint-Mathieu (1) . Ancient Cross in Bretagne:Finistère (29)
Posted by Martin_L on Friday, 05 August 2022
Condition: 3, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Monolithe de la Croix Roger . Ancient Cross in Normandie:Eure (27)
Posted by holger_rix on Saturday, 16 April 2016
Accuracy: 4 (No Pic)
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Neuwiller-lès-Saverne Croix . Ancient Cross in Alsace-Lorraine:Bas-Rhin (67)
Posted by KaiHofmann on Friday, 07 February 2014
Condition: 3, Accuracy: 4 (No Pic)
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