Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrisworthy stone circle

Brisworthy stone circle

England
List entry 1012227
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brisworthy stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located on Bodmin Moor in Devon, England. The circle comprises approximately twenty-eight stones arranged in a roughly circular formation, with diameters typically measured between twenty-five and thirty metres. Dating to the later Bronze Age, likely between 1500 and 1000 BCE, the monument forms part of the significant concentration of ritual and funerary sites characteristic of Bodmin Moor. The standing stones, some reaching heights of over two metres, represent a substantial example of Devon's Bronze Age ceremonial landscape and continue to provide evidence for prehistoric ritual practice and settlement patterns in the South West.

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 Bodmin Moor in Devon, England. 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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