Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBotley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm.

Botley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm.

England
List entry 1007349
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Botley Stone is a ring cairn located on Churchmoor Hill in Shropshire, approximately six hundred metres north-west of Churchmoor Farm. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and comprises a circular arrangement of stones characteristic of ring cairn construction from this period. Ring cairns of this type typically served ritual or ceremonial functions, though the precise nature of their use remains debated among archaeologists. The site represents an important element of the Bronze Age ritual landscape in the region and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.

Botley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007349. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Botley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm.?

Botley Stone is a ring cairn located on Churchmoor Hill in Shropshire, approximately six hundred metres north-west of Churchmoor Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007349.

Who is responsible for protecting Botley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm.?

Botley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm. 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 1007349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Botley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Iron Age farmstead 700m west of Horderley Farm (2.7 km), Upper Barn moat (3.7 km), Cheney Longville ringwork (4.8 km).

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