The Noti Noti Early Christian (7th century) inscribed memorial stone in St Hilary churchyard, Cornwall, England, UK: Notus son of Notus.
The Noti Noti Early Christian (7th century) inscribed memorial stone in St Hilary churchyard, Cornwall, England, UK. The two vertical lines of incised letters, derived from Roman style capitals, on the upright granite shaft have been translated as Notus son of Notus. It is not clear if the marks, letters or devices at the top of the stone are for decoration or part of the inscription. Suggestions include masons marks, CONG for Cognoti, AWM (Aria). or N NOTI. All but the tower & spire of the church was gutted by fire In 1853 . The Noti Noti stone was discovered below the church floor in the NW angle of the chancel. At the same time the Constantine Roman milestone was found under the S aisle. Both stones had been moved to the churchyard by 1858. Tradition states that a pagan temple existed on the site during the Roman occupation. It was Christianized by a Celtic saint & then French monks from St Michael's Mount built the first church dedicated to St Hilary, the C4th bishop of Poitiers.
Size: 2680px × 3794px
Location: St Hilary's Church, St Hilary, Marazion, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
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