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Blankenheim
Kr. Euskirchen
Nordrhein-Westfalen

Ahrstraße
(St. Georgstor)

Sankt Georg

Saint George

(ca. 275/281 - 303)
Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a priest in the Guard of Diocletian, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon. Patron saint of England
(Wikipedia)

17th century?

Description

Polychrome wooden statue of St. George in a niche in the St. George's Gate.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste der Baudenkmäler in Blankenheim (Ahr).

Locatie (N 50°26'19" - E 6°38'52") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw594; Photograph: 10 April 2017
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