Doniert`s Stone, St. Cleer, Cornwall.
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Gribbin
N 50° 29.567 W 004° 29.283
30U E 394452 N 5594480
The remains of a monument connected to one of the last Cornish Kings.
Waymark Code: WM70TR
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/16/2009
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"Doniert`s Stone" ("Men Myghtern Doniert" in Cornish) is situated just east of Redgate, in the parish of St Cleer on Bodmin Moor. It actually consists of two carved granite bases that would probably have supported large wooden crosses. The most significant one has carved knotwork on three sides, on the fourth side is an inscription "Doniert rogavit pro anima" - Doniert asks that prayers be offered for his soul. The two stones have been moved over the years, it`s possible that they may originally have marked the two ends of a grave.
Doniert has been identified as "Durngarth", the son of King Caraduc of Cornwall. Durngarth drowned nearby at Golitha Falls in AD 872, while on a hunting expedition. He was one of the last native Cornish leaders. By 936 Athelstan (King of Wessex & Mercia, & the first "King Of All England") had brought the Celts of Cornwall under outside control.
There is parking for 2 or 3 cars right next to the small enclosure surrounding the stones.
Admission Fee (local currency): Free
Opening days/times:
Open at all times.
Condition: Original function apparent in the remains
Web Site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
No special requirements.