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The Doniert Stone is a fragmentary granite cross shaft of early medieval date, likely from the ninth century, located on the moorland near Common Moor in Cornwall. The monument consists of a decorated stone cross, now broken, which bears inscribed Latin text commemorating an individual named Doniert, together with an associated underground chamber whose original function and chronology remain subjects of scholarly interpretation. The cross represents an important example of early medieval Christian monuments in Cornwall, a period when inscribed stone crosses served commemorative and devotional purposes across the region. The site's archaeological significance lies in its testimony to early medieval settlement patterns and Christian practice in south-western Britain during the early medieval period.
The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010873. View the official record →
The Doniert Stone is a fragmentary granite cross shaft of early medieval date, likely from the ninth century, located on the moorland near Common Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010873.
The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor 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 1010873.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Culverland Cross in St Martin's churchyard to the north west of the church (4.8 km), Tencreek Cross in St Martin's churchyard 3.5m south east of the church (4.8 km), Bosent Cross, 325m ENE of South Bosent Farm (5.5 km).
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