Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFernacre stone circle and two outlying stones

Fernacre stone circle and two outlying stones

England
List entry 1011499
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fernacre stone circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in Cornwall, England, comprising a ring of standing stones with two associated outlying stones. The circle itself consists of multiple upright stones arranged in a roughly circular formation, typical of ceremonial sites constructed during the Bronze Age. The two outlying stones, positioned beyond the main circle, may have served ritual or astronomical functions common to Cornish stone circles of this period. Such monuments represent important evidence of Bronze Age religious practice and communal activity in south-west England, though the specific dating and original configuration of Fernacre remain subjects of archaeological study.

Fernacre stone circle and two outlying stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fernacre stone circle and two outlying stones?

Fernacre stone circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in Cornwall, England, comprising a ring of standing stones with two associated outlying stones. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011499.

Who is responsible for protecting Fernacre stone circle and two outlying stones?

Fernacre stone circle and two outlying stones 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 1011499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fernacre stone circle and two outlying stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross known as Peverell's Cross (8 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (8 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church (8.2 km).

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