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An early Christian memorial stone in St Francis churchyard, Indian Queens is a carved stone monument dating to the early medieval period, likely between the 5th and 7th centuries. The stone bears inscriptions or carved markings characteristic of the early Christian tradition in Cornwall, reflecting the region's significant Christian heritage during the post-Roman period. Such memorial stones served as markers for the graves of notable individuals and demonstrate the continuation of Christian burial practices and commemoration in south-western Britain during the early medieval centuries. The monument's presence within the churchyard of St Francis illustrates the continuity of religious significance at this site across multiple periods of occupation and use.
An early Christian memorial stone in St Francis churchyard, Indian Queens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016367. View the official record →
An early Christian memorial stone in St Francis churchyard, Indian Queens is a carved stone monument dating to the early medieval period, likely between the 5th and 7th centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016367.
An early Christian memorial stone in St Francis churchyard, Indian Queens 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 1016367.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 670m and 775m north west of Homer Downs (6.1 km), Wayside cross and cross base in St Stephen's churchyard, 6m south of the church (6.5 km), Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Stephen's churchyard, 3m south of the church (6.5 km).
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