King Doniert's Stone
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King Doniert's Stone (Cornish: Menkov Donyerth Ruw)[1] consists of two pieces of a decorated 9th-century cross, near St Cleer on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. The inscription is believed to commemorate Dungarth, King of Cornwall, who died around 875.
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King Doniert's Stone | |
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Native name Cornish: Menkov Donyerth Ruw | |
Location | St Cleer |
Coordinates | 50°29′34.1″N 4°29′17.2″W |
OS grid reference | SX 23619 68846 |
Area | Bodmin Moor |
Built | 9th century |
Governing body | Cornwall Heritage Trust |
Owner | English Heritage |
Official name | The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor |
Designated | 25 June 1929 |
Reference no. | 1010873 |
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