Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard

An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard

England
List entry 1016365
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England
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Overview

History & significance

An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard is a carved stone monument of early medieval date, likely from the fifth to seventh centuries. The stone bears incised decoration characteristic of the early Christian period in Cornwall, reflecting the region's particular religious and cultural traditions during the post-Roman centuries. Situated within the churchyard of St Martin's Church in Lewannick, the monument survives as physical evidence of Christian worship and commemorative practices in early medieval Cornwall, contributing to scholarly understanding of the transition from pagan to Christian society in the Southwest peninsula.

An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016365. View the official record →

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What is An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard?

An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard is a carved stone monument of early medieval date, likely from the fifth to seventh centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016365.

Who is responsible for protecting An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard?

An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard 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 1016365.

What other scheduled monuments are near An early Christian memorial stone in Lewannick churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banked cairn 125m NNE of Caradon Hill summit (9.8 km), Embanked platform cairn 47m NW of Caradon Hill summit (9.9 km), Ring cairn 77m E of Caradon Hill summit (9.9 km).

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