King Doniert's Stone
King Doniert's Stone, Archaeological site in Cornwall, England
The granite monument consists of two decorated cross fragments from the 9th century, with the northern one measuring 1.37 meters in height.
King Doniert's Stone marks the memorial of Dungarth, the last independent ruler of Cornwall, who drowned in the River Fowey around 875 AD.
The inscription on the northern cross uses insular script, a medieval writing style that spread through Britain with the influence of Irish Christianity.
Visitors can explore the site at no cost during daylight hours, with designated parking spaces available in the adjacent layby area.
An underground cruciform chamber measuring eighteen feet long lies beneath the stone crosses, discovered during excavations in 1849.
Location: Cornwall
Inception: 9 century
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/king-donierts-stone
GPS coordinates: 50.49280,-4.48817
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:09
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