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The Lendges Cross
The Lendges cross is standing close to the track leading to the shooting
ground in Rumelange. It originates from the times of spanish reign and
marks the place where the lords from Oettange used to hold court. Its
name comes from the place where it's standing, named after a small
linden tree. The linden tree was a holy tree among german tribes.
The lords of Oettange were holding court from noon of 7th of
September until noon of 9th September. They were allowed to
exert full sovereignty, meaning that they could pronounce death
sentences and were allowed to errect gallows. Sentences were pronounced
at the Lendges cross and were executed at the nearby Galgenberg (Gallows
mountain). The geographical position of the Galgenberg allowed the lords
to observe the executions from their castle.
The Lendges cross is adorned with the same arabesque found in the
grand-ducal palace build in Luxembourg between 1572 and 1573. Emile
Kirscht, an artist from Kayl, painted the Lendges cross, the cross being
nowadays partly destroyed by vandalism. His painting still depicts the
frescoes which used to adorn the cross.
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