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An early Christian memorial stone at Lancarffe is a carved stone monument of early medieval date, likely belonging to the period between the fifth and seventh centuries. The stone bears an inscribed cross and is situated within the parish of Lancarffe in Cornwall, representing evidence of Christian practice and memorial commemoration in the early post-Roman period. Such inscribed stones are characteristic of early Christian communities in south-western Britain, serving as markers for the dead and expressions of Christian faith during the transition from Romano-British to Anglo-Saxon culture. The monument contributes to understanding the spread and nature of Christianity in Cornwall during the early medieval period.
An early Christian memorial stone at Lancarffe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016751. View the official record →
An early Christian memorial stone at Lancarffe is a carved stone monument of early medieval date, likely belonging to the period between the fifth and seventh centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016751.
An early Christian memorial stone at Lancarffe is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1016751.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earlier prehistoric hillfort, stone hut circle settlement and field system at Helman Tor (7.6 km), Restormel Castle: motte, bailey and shell keep (7.8 km), Roman fort, annexes and temporary camp, 290m south-west of Restormel Farm (8.1 km).
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