Smírčí kámen rejstř. č. 16953/7-860, Stone cross in Opatovice, Czech Republic.
Smírčí kámen rejstř. č. 16953/7-860 is a stone cross situated within Opatovice village, constructed from locally sourced stone and shaped using traditional techniques common to the region. The monument features the characteristic design and proportions of Central European memorial markers.
The stone cross dates to the medieval period, when such markers were erected at locations where significant events occurred or conflicts between local families required resolution and remembrance. These stone monuments served as permanent records visible to everyone in the community.
This stone cross represents a local tradition of marking places with communal importance, preserving the memory of specific events within the village through a permanent marker. Such monuments still shape how the village looks today and remind residents of moments that mattered to their ancestors.
The monument sits at coordinates 49.077281, 16.634204 within the village and can be reached through local pathways and village roads. Visits are best made during dry seasons when the surrounding terrain is easily accessible on foot.
The monument carries the official registration number 16953/7-860 in the Czech Republic's national database of protected cultural sites. This formal listing ensures that the stone cross is documented and protected as part of the nation's heritage.
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