Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFurzehill Common 1: a stone setting 820m WNW of Hoaroak Farm

Furzehill Common 1: a stone setting 820m WNW of Hoaroak Farm

England
List entry 1014259
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Furzehill Common 1 is a stone setting located 820 metres west-north-west of Hoaroak Farm in Devon, England. The monument consists of a grouping of stones whose arrangement suggests ritual or ceremonial purpose, typical of Bronze Age deposits found on Exmoor. The site remains an important record of prehistoric activity in this upland region, contributing to understanding of the settlement and land use patterns during the Bronze Age period.

Furzehill Common 1: a stone setting 820m WNW of Hoaroak Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Furzehill Common 1: a stone setting 820m WNW of Hoaroak Farm?

Furzehill Common 1 is a stone setting located 820 metres west-north-west of Hoaroak Farm in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014259.

Who is responsible for protecting Furzehill Common 1: a stone setting 820m WNW of Hoaroak Farm?

Furzehill Common 1: a stone setting 820m WNW of Hoaroak 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 1014259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Furzehill Common 1: a stone setting 820m WNW of Hoaroak Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shoulsbarrow Castle (Shaulsbury) (5.6 km), Round barrow 200ft (60m) NW of Setta Barrow, Bray Common (5.9 km), Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south (5.9 km).

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