Coesfeld Cross, Gothic crucifix in Coesfeld, Germany.
The Coesfeld Cross measures 3.24 meters in height and 1.94 meters in width, with the figure of Christ spanning 2.09 meters in both height and arm length.
Constructed in the early 15th century from walnut and oak wood, the cross features detailed craftsmanship including wounds and veins made from filler material on its surface.
The cross remains central to annual thanksgiving processions known as Hessenutjacht, which circle through Coesfeld during Pentecost celebrations.
Visitors can find the Coesfeld Cross in the Church of Saint Lambert, where it stands as the largest forked crucifix in Germany.
The cross contains special holes in its left breast and head sections, originally designed to house various relics, including a fragment of the true cross.
Location: Coesfeld
GPS coordinates: 51.94600,7.16874
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:18
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