King Doniert's Stone — Attraction in St. Cleer

The King's Cross

This stone is the decorated granite base for a Celtic memorial cross that dates to the late 9th Century AD. It is thought to have been built to commemorate Doniert, the last recorded king of Cornwall.

There is a mortice (hole) cut into the top. This is where the stone cross was fitted. An interlace pattern is carved on three sides of the stone. On the fourth side is a Latin inscription, which reads: Doniert rogavit pro anima. This translates as 'Doniert has begged prayers for his soul!

Next to the Doniert Stone is another Celtic decorated base called The Other Half Stone. It was also designed to support a granite cross. The front panel is carved with an eight-cord plait. The two side panels have no decoration. It is not known if this cross was ever finished.

It is believed that Doniert was actually King Dumgarth...

A very interesting place as King Doniert was an ancient King of this area apparently. was intriguing to see the carvings on the ancient stones but would have liked more information. As there us now a King Doniert Weatherspoons in Liskeard he was obviously of some importance. The surrounding areas are a delight with beautiful moor views, mining engine houses and stone circles witihin easy distance. Thoroughly...

Worth a look if you're local and are into history and stones. You're able to make out the inscription 😀 The stones are situated just off the road with a small lay-by to park in (three cars max) which was not a problem other day as we we're the only visitors at that time. Do not follow the postcode given for a sat nav as you'll never find them. They're however signposted on the main road however and Google maps...