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The Maas Cross

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The Maas Cross

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  • Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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    July 20, 2023

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    From the 15th to the 19th century, a lot of transport on the Maas was provided by barges. In certain places the fairway changed banks. The hunters and horses, who pulled the barges along a towpath, then also had to change banks, which was done by wading and swimming.

    A road cross was installed at such places. This could be provided with a sacrificial block. The skipper put a few coins in here. The local priest emptied the offering block and, in return, celebrated mass at regular intervals for the safety of the boatmen.
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    July 20, 2023

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    There is an information board at the Maaskruis and you can enjoy the view of the Maas from a large bench.
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    September 6, 2026

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    Until the 19th century, ships on the Maas were pulled by horses. The location of the cross was the place where the ships changed fairway to the other bank and …
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    Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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