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The South Hill inscribed stone is an early Christian memorial stone located in the churchyard of St Sampson's Church in South Hill, Cornwall. The monument dates to the early medieval period and represents the tradition of inscribed stone memorials that characterised Christian burial practice in south-west England during the early centuries following the establishment of Christianity in the region. The stone bears an inscription which provides evidence of the religious and commemorative practices of its time. As a scheduled ancient monument, it constitutes an important archaeological record of early Christian settlement and mortuary practice in Cornwall.
The South Hill inscribed stone, an early Christian memorial stone in South Hill churchyard, 50m west of St Sampson's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014016. View the official record →
The South Hill inscribed stone is an early Christian memorial stone located in the churchyard of St Sampson's Church in South Hill, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014016.
The South Hill inscribed stone, an early Christian memorial stone in South Hill churchyard, 50m west of St Sampson's Church 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 1014016.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard (4.2 km), Slight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury (5.4 km), Dupath holy well, 45m NNE of Dupath Farm (5.7 km).
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