King Doniert's Stone, Archaeological site in Cornwall, England
King Doniert's Stone is an archaeological monument in Cornwall consisting of two cross-decorated stone fragments from the 9th century. The pieces are intricately carved and show the skilled stonework typical of this early medieval period.
The stones were erected as a memorial to Dungarth, the last independent ruler of Cornwall, who drowned around 875 AD. This site preserves the memory of when independent rule ended in this region.
The name connects to King Doniert, a figure who held importance in local memory and tradition. The way these stone crosses stand here shows how Celtic and Christian traditions came together in this region.
The site is free to visit and accessible during daylight hours, with parking available in a nearby layby. Access to the stones is straightforward and reached without difficulty.
Hidden beneath the visible crosses lies an underground chamber with a cross shape, discovered during excavations in the 1800s. This underground structure reveals that more lies beneath what visitors see at the surface.
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