Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrisworthy stone circle

Brisworthy stone circle

England
List entry 1012227
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brisworthy Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located on Dartmoor in Devon, comprising a ring of standing stones arranged in a roughly circular configuration. The circle dates to the second millennium BC and represents one of the characteristic ritual or ceremonial landscapes established during the Bronze Age on Dartmoor. The monument consists of a number of granite stones, typical of the local geology, arranged in a pattern that reflects prehistoric communal or religious practice. As with many Dartmoor stone circles, the precise original function remains uncertain, though such monuments are generally interpreted as having served ceremonial, funerary, or astronomical purposes within Bronze Age communities.

Brisworthy stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brisworthy stone circle?

Brisworthy Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located on Dartmoor in Devon, comprising a ring of standing stones arranged in a roughly circular configuration. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012227.

Who is responsible for protecting Brisworthy stone circle?

Brisworthy stone circle 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 1012227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brisworthy stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (6.2 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (7 km).

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