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Ancient Crosses in Bavaria, Germany
3 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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Marktleuthen Stone Cross . Ancient Cross in Bavaria
Posted by ladrin on Thursday, 04 June 2020
Condition: 5, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Das Quellenreuther Steinkreuz . Ancient Cross in Bavaria
Posted by ladrin on Monday, 10 June 2019
Condition: 3, Ambience: 3, Access: 5, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic)
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Waltenhausen Kreuz . Ancient Cross in Bavaria
Posted by KaiHofmann on Friday, 07 February 2014
Condition: 3, Accuracy: 4 (No Pic)
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