Smírčí kámen, Stone cross in Biskoupky, Czech Republic
Smírčí kámen is a roughly worked granite slab measuring 134 × 53 × 16 cm, standing at the eastern edge of Biskoupky beside the road to Hrubšice. A relief Latin cross with rounded arms is cut into its front face, and the upper left corner of the stele is broken off. It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
The stone was probably set in its place in the 17th century, making it the oldest monument in Biskoupky. According to local legend, it commemorates the death of a French soldier. It stands by the road from Biskoupky to Hrubšice and is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
Local tradition links the stone to the death of a French soldier, though the stele was probably set up in the 17th century. It is the oldest monument in Biskoupky and stands by the road from Biskoupky to Hrubšice.
The stone cross is located outdoors in Biskoupky and is accessible year-round without opening hours or entry restrictions. It is advisable to wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the season when visiting.
The stela is 134 cm tall, 53 cm wide and 16 cm thick, and its upper left corner is broken off. A legend says the stone commemorates the death of a French soldier, though it was probably set in place in the 17th century. It is the oldest monument in Biskoupky.
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