Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAvebury Long Stones 380m east of The Grange Stables, Beckhampton

Avebury Long Stones 380m east of The Grange Stables, Beckhampton

England
List entry 1008104
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Avebury Long Stones is a Neolithic monument situated east of Beckhampton in Wiltshire, forming part of the wider ritual landscape associated with the Avebury henge complex. The site comprises standing stones of sarsen, characteristic of the Late Neolithic period, approximately 4,500 years old. These stones are believed to have formed an avenue or alignment connected to the main Avebury monument, though their exact original configuration remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The surviving stones represent an important element of the megalithic traditions that dominated southern Britain during the third millennium before the present era.

Avebury Long Stones 380m east of The Grange Stables, Beckhampton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008104. View the official record →

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What is Avebury Long Stones 380m east of The Grange Stables, Beckhampton?

Avebury Long Stones is a Neolithic monument situated east of Beckhampton in Wiltshire, forming part of the wider ritual landscape associated with the Avebury henge complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008104.

Who is responsible for protecting Avebury Long Stones 380m east of The Grange Stables, Beckhampton?

Avebury Long Stones 380m east of The Grange Stables, Beckhampton 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 1008104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Avebury Long Stones 380m east of The Grange Stables, Beckhampton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rybury camp (5.4 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (5.6 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (5.7 km).

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