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Jakobskreuz
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Jakobskreuz

A stone testament from the 18th century in Kottenforst

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The Jakobskreuz, also known as the Wolfskreuz, is a stone wayside cross located in the Kottenforst between Bonn-Röttgen and Villiprott. This Catholic monument from the 18th century commemorates a wooden predecessor dedicated to Apostle Jacobus. It was commissioned by Franz Joseph Graf Wolff-Metternich, whose coat of arms and wolf paw prints adorn the cross.
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Four wolf paw prints adorn the cross.

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Founded
18th century
Heritage Status
Architectural Heritage Monument
Denomination
Roman Catholic

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