Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCraddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm

Craddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm

England
List entry 1009837
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Craddock Moor stone alignment is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located on moorland near Sparretts Farm in Cornwall. The alignment consists of standing stones arranged in a linear formation across the landscape, characteristic of ceremonial or territorial markers constructed during prehistoric times. Such alignments typically date from the later Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age, reflecting the ritual and social practices of ancient communities in south-west England. The monument remains an important archaeological record of Cornwall's prehistoric heritage and contributes to understanding the distribution of ritual sites across the county's moorlands.

Craddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009837. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm?

Craddock Moor stone alignment is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located on moorland near Sparretts Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009837.

Who is responsible for protecting Craddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm?

Craddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm 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 1009837.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craddock Moor stone alignment, centred 550m north-east of Sparretts Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3.9 km), Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (4 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (4.1 km).

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