Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA stone circle, standing stone, cairn, recumbent stone and stone alignment on Longash Common

A stone circle, standing stone, cairn, recumbent stone and stone alignment on Longash Common

England
List entry 1013430
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Longash Common is a Bronze Age ceremonial landscape in Devon containing multiple prehistoric stone monuments. The site comprises a stone circle, standing stones, cairns, a recumbent stone, and a stone alignment, representing a complex of ritual and funerary structures typical of the second millennium BC. These monuments reflect the sophisticated ceremonial practices and territorial organization of Bronze Age communities in the south-west of England. The survival of this monument group makes Longash Common an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric ritual activity and settlement patterns in Devon.

A stone circle, standing stone, cairn, recumbent stone and stone alignment on Longash Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013430. View the official record →

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What is A stone circle, standing stone, cairn, recumbent stone and stone alignment on Longash Common?

Longash Common is a Bronze Age ceremonial landscape in Devon containing multiple prehistoric stone monuments. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013430.

Who is responsible for protecting A stone circle, standing stone, cairn, recumbent stone and stone alignment on Longash Common?

A stone circle, standing stone, cairn, recumbent stone and stone alignment on Longash Common is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013430.

What other scheduled monuments are near A stone circle, standing stone, cairn, recumbent stone and stone alignment on Longash Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wigford Down cross: a wayside cross 230m WNW of Cadover Bridge (9.9 km), Prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape at Trowlesworthy Warren (9.9 km), Cairn and cist 370m east of Trowlesworthy Warren House (10 km).

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