Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarly Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm

Early Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm

England
List entry 1006756
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Early Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm is a carved stone monument dating to the Early Christian period in Cornwall, likely between the fifth and seventh centuries. The stone bears an inscribed cross and represents the tradition of memorial stones erected in Celtic Christian communities during this era. Such monuments typically marked burial sites or commemorated significant individuals within Early Christian settlements. The survival of this stone provides important evidence of Christian practice and settlement patterns in post-Roman Cornwall.

Early Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006756. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Early Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm?

The Early Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm is a carved stone monument dating to the Early Christian period in Cornwall, likely between the fifth and seventh centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006756.

Who is responsible for protecting Early Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm?

Early Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm 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 1006756.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early Christian memorial stone at Nanscowe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel, 70m south-west of the house (6 km), Small multivallate hillfort 127m south east of Demelza Farm (7.2 km), Inchs Cross, 200m south-west of Inchs (7.6 km).

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