Kreuz von Saarburg, Wayside cross in Buhl-Lorraine, France.
The Kreuz von Saarburg is a wayside cross in Buhl-Lorraine featuring a stone base and an upright metal structure. The monument combines a solid foundation with a metal cross form that holds a figure of Christ at its center.
Built in 1875, the cross endured direct artillery strikes during the Battle of Saarburg in August 1914. Despite the intense warfare, the monument survived this violent period in the region's history.
The cross marks a tradition of placing religious symbols at rural crossroads, which shaped how people navigated and understood the landscape. Locals and travelers have long used such monuments as reference points in their daily routes.
The cross stands at a rural crossroads in Buhl-Lorraine accessible from the village on foot. Being located in open countryside, the site is accessible at any time without restrictions.
The figure of Christ on the cross remained unharmed despite direct artillery hits during World War I. This resilience made the monument a subject for postcards and local remembrance.
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