Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDouble stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm

Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm

England
List entry 1003847
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument consisting of two parallel lines of standing stones located near Lower Yelland Farm in Devon. The alignment comprises stones arranged in a linear configuration, a form characteristic of prehistoric ritual or ceremonial landscapes common across south-western England. Such alignments typically date to the period between 3000 and 1000 BCE, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. The monument survives as a notable example of early prehistoric stone arrangement and contributes to understanding of ritual practice and land use in Bronze Age Devon.

Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003847. View the official record →

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What is Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm?

Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument consisting of two parallel lines of standing stones located near Lower Yelland Farm in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003847.

Who is responsible for protecting Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm?

Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland 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 1003847.

What other scheduled monuments are near Double stone alignment on Isley Marsh 535m north of Lower Yelland Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War Fieldwork on Staddon Hill (3.7 km), Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station (5 km), Slight univallate hillfort called The Castle (5.4 km).

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