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Broad Stone is a standing stone located in Gloucestershire, England. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, likely the Neolithic or Bronze Age, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. It stands as a substantial upright stone of considerable local significance within the landscape of the Forest of Dean area. The stone represents one of several standing stones surviving in the region and provides evidence of prehistoric ritual or ceremonial activity in this part of the Welsh Marches.
Broad Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002088. View the official record →
Broad Stone is a standing stone located in Gloucestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002088.
Broad Stone 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 1002088.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 240m north east of Buttington Farm (5.1 km), Offa's Dyke: section known as Buttington Tump, 100m west of Buttington Lodge (5.1 km), Oldbury Camp: an Iron Age fort at Oldbury-on-Severn (5.5 km).
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