The Berry Tower in Bodmin is all that is left of a chapel that fell into disuse and was demolished in the 18th century.
The tower, which was built between 1501 and 1511, now stands isolated in a cemetery that was established on the site in the 19th century.
In front of the tower is a medieval wheel-headed cross of perhaps 12th or 13th century date. This was moved here in 1860 from its original site on Cross Lane at the junction of Berry Lane.
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Berry Tower
The Listed Buildings Register entry https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101206305-berry-tower-bodmin
Carnglaze Slate Caverns consist of three vast underground caverns excavated over a period of 300 years up until the end of the 19th century, one of which (the Rum Store) is now used as a concert venue.
National Trust Property perched high above the Tamar. Cotehele House is one of the least-altered medieval houses in the country. It is noted for its fine set of tapestries.
Stumps of two 9th century cross inscribed Latin inscriptions and intricate patterns. They are associated with King Doniert (Durngarth) of Cornwall who apparently drowned in the river Fowey in 875CE.
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Doniert Stone
Detailed article on the excellent Historic Cornwall site https://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/a2m/early_med/cross/doniert_stone/doniert.htm
St Neot's Church is nicely situated, tucked in under Bodmin Moor. It is famous for its Celtic Crosses and the stained glass windows depicting miracles St Neot achieved with birds and animals.
According to legend St Neot was very small, possibly only 15 inches tall, and used to spend his days praying whilst immersed in water up to his neck in the nearby holy well. Takes all sorts, I suppose.
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The Parish Church of St Neot
Information on the church from the St Neot Parish web site. http://www.saintneot.church/
Trethevy Quoit is apparently this is known locally known as The Giant's House (must be quite a small giant, as they go). The 3.7m (12ft) long capstone is perched rather precariously on top of the other three stones 4.6m (15ft) off the ground at its highest.
A fourth stone that supported the "tail-end" fell many years ago.
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Trethevy Quoit
Detailed article on the excellent Historic Cornwall site https://www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/a2m/neolithic/chambered_tomb/trethevy_quoit/trethevy_quoit.htm
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