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Caratacus Stone is an inscribed standing stone located approximately 140 metres east of Spire Cross in Somerset. The monument dates to the early medieval period and bears an inscription that has been subject to scholarly interpretation regarding its historical significance and the identity of the person commemorated. The stone survives as a physical reminder of early medieval monument practices in the region, though the precise dating and full interpretation of its inscription remain matters of ongoing archaeological study. It is a scheduled monument and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1021228.
Caratacus Stone: an inscribed stone 140m east of Spire Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021228. View the official record →
Caratacus Stone is an inscribed standing stone located approximately 140 metres east of Spire Cross in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021228.
Caratacus Stone: an inscribed stone 140m east of Spire Cross 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 1021228.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mounsey Castle and an associated outwork 100m to the north (3.8 km), Round barrow on East Anstey Common (5.2 km), Two round barrows on West Anstey Common (5.6 km).
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