Reupelsdorf in Wiesentheid in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Kreuz von 1731
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Cross from 1731
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2024
1. Kreuz von 1731 / Cross from 1731 Marker
Im Gegensatz zu zahlreichen Bildstöcken hat sich der Stifter der Inschrift mit „H M-K" bescheiden gegeben und seinen Namen nur durch die heute nicht mehr auflösbaren Kürzel wiedergegeben. Die Bedeutung von „R VL" ist ebenfalls schwer einzuschätzen.
Es müsste noch ein Satzteil folgen, der erläutert, was der Stifter zu Ehren der Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit 1731 veranlasst hat. Gewöhnlich folgt hier bei Bildstöcken „… hat errichten lassen“ oder ähnlich. Da das Steinkreuz aber schon vorhanden war und nur die Inschrift eingemeisselt wurde, war deshalb wohl ein anderer Text vorgesehen.
This striking cross stone probably stood on a street in Reupelsdorf and was inscribed in 1731 and probably set into the wall afterwards. The abbreviations are difficult to interpret. "D I K" probably means Trinity.
In contrast to many wayside shrines, the donor was modest in the inscription "H M-K" and only gave his name using abbreviations that are no longer resolvable today. The meaning
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A sentence should follow that explains what the donor did in honor of the Holy Trinity in 1731. Usually, with wayside shrines, this is followed by "... had erected" or something similar. However, since the stone cross was already there and only the inscription was chiseled in, a different text was probably intended.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is January 6, 1731.
Location. 49° 48.822′ N, 10° 17.459′ E. Marker is in Wiesentheid, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. It is in Reupelsdorf. It is on Hauptstraße, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 23, Wiesentheid BY 97353, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mitten Durchs Dorf / Right Through the Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Wiesentheid (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); Westtor / West Gate (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); Luitpoldstrasse 12 (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Franz Alfons Wolpert (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Luitpoldstrasse 5/7 (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Stadtturm / City Tower (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Karlsplatz 7 (approx. 4.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wiesentheid.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2024
2. Kreuz von 1731 / Cross from 1731 and marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2024
3. Cross close-up
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2024
4. Inscription on cross
HEIT DATO DEN 6D IANUARI ANO 1731 HAD H M-K ZU EHR DER HEILIGSTEN D VI KR VL
which could be translated thusly: On January 6, 1731, H M K had it renovated and erected in honor of the Holy Trinity.
which could be translated thusly: On January 6, 1731, H M K had it renovated and erected in honor of the Holy Trinity.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 16, 2024
5. Kreuz von 1731 / Cross from 1731 Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
