Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoaxial fields, prehistoric settlement, two cairns and a stone alignment in Little Stannon Newtake, 900m south east of Stannon Tor

Coaxial fields, prehistoric settlement, two cairns and a stone alignment in Little Stannon Newtake, 900m south east of Stannon Tor

England
List entry 1021339
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Little Stannon Newtake is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument complex located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, approximately 900 metres south-east of Stannon Tor. The site comprises coaxial field systems, the remains of prehistoric settlement, two cairns, and a stone alignment, representing sustained human occupation and land organisation across multiple prehistoric periods. The coaxial fields, characterised by their parallel arrangement of boundaries, reflect Bronze Age agricultural practice and land division on the moorland landscape. The cairns and stone alignment, together with evidence of settlement activity, indicate the ceremonial and domestic significance of this location during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, making it an important example of prehistoric moorland use and organisation in south-west England.

Coaxial fields, prehistoric settlement, two cairns and a stone alignment in Little Stannon Newtake, 900m south east of Stannon Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021339. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coaxial fields, prehistoric settlement, two cairns and a stone alignment in Little Stannon Newtake, 900m south east of Stannon Tor?

Little Stannon Newtake is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument complex located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, approximately 900 metres south-east of Stannon Tor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021339.

Who is responsible for protecting Coaxial fields, prehistoric settlement, two cairns and a stone alignment in Little Stannon Newtake, 900m south east of Stannon Tor?

Coaxial fields, prehistoric settlement, two cairns and a stone alignment in Little Stannon Newtake, 900m south east of Stannon Tor 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 1021339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coaxial fields, prehistoric settlement, two cairns and a stone alignment in Little Stannon Newtake, 900m south east of Stannon Tor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone hut circle on Down Ridge 480m south west of Saddle Bridge (9.3 km), Wayside cross on Down Ridge 1.1km south west of Saddle Bridge (9.4 km), Wayside cross on Down Ridge 730m south west of Saddle Bridge (9.5 km).

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