La Lande-de-Fronsac : Cemetery cross
GirondeReference
PA33000034
Latitude
44.978967
Longitude
-0.381812
Address
55 Route des Templiers 33240 La Lande-de-Fronsac
Construction era
2e moitié 15e siècle;1ère moitié 16e siècle;18e siècle;19e siècle
Protection date
2000/10/16 : inscrit MH
Protection cause
Croix (cad. BA 51) : inscription par arrêté du 16 octobre 2000
Description
The polygonal base in degrees is characteristic of the end of the 15th century or the beginning of the 16th century. On the west side, it presents two tibias interspersed under a skull carved at the bottom of the barrel. The base probably dates from the 18th century, while the barrel belonged at the beginning of the 19th century. In addition to the skull, the barrel is adorned, on the north and south faces, of intersecting tibias as well as the instruments of passion. On the west side, there are two crossed spears, one bearing a sponge dipped in vinegar; And on the east side, there is a scale, a reed scepter, a whip and a crown of thorns. The figure of Christ is carved on the west side of the cross.
