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Launceston in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Saint Cuthbert Mayne

 
 
Saint Cuthbert Mayne Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018
1. Saint Cuthbert Mayne Marker
Inscription.
Saint Cuthbert Mayne
Catholic Priest
Born Near Barnstaple 1544
Was Put to Death for His Faith
Launceston Town Square 30th Nov. 1577
After Five Months Imprisonment
In This Place
“In Manus Tuas Domine”

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1577.
 
Location. 50° 38.256′ N, 4° 21.753′ W. Marker is in Launceston, England, in Cornwall. It can be reached from the intersection of Western Road and Dockey, on the left when traveling north. Located at Launceston Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Launceston, England PL15 7DR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
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marker: gorseth kernow (here, next to this marker); Dooms-Dale Launceston Castle (a few steps from this marker); North Gate House (a few steps from this marker); The Castle Courtyard in the 13th Century (within shouting distance of this marker); The development of the Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The Landscape (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Earl’s Chamber (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Launceston.
 
Also see . . .
1. Cuthbert Mayne on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. English Heritage - Launceston Castle. (Submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Saint Cuthbert Mayne Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018
2. Saint Cuthbert Mayne Marker
Saint Cuthbert Mayne Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 6, 2018
3. Saint Cuthbert Mayne Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Sep. 6, 2026