HistoryHidden gem

King Doniert's Stone

St Cleer, South West England

Two carved Celtic cross shafts from the 9th century beside a quiet lane.

Cost: Free
Time to allow: 20 min

King Doniert's Stone is a pair of carved stone shafts that once marked a king's memorial. The patterns are Celtic knotwork and a Latin inscription remains. It's tiny and quiet but unusual.

Good to know

Take a camera and tripod for light
Combine with the Hurlers and Trethevy Quoit

Best time: Any
Open: All year
Getting there: Roadside pull-in
Vehicles: Fine in any car
Dogs: Dogs on a lead

Directions

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