Conciliation Crosses General

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Conciliation crosses, or simply stones with a cross carved into their surface, were erected at places where tragic events often occurred or at significant milestones in the history of a village or country, and were closely related to criminal law. They were meant to be a symbol of confession of guilt and a plea for forgiveness. A conciliation cross was an act of penance for a committed crime, constructed by the repentant offender at their own expense. Additionally, conciliation crosses marked the boundaries of estates and villages.

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