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Furzehill Common 2 is a stone alignment situated approximately 850 metres north-west of Hoaroak Farm in Devon. The monument comprises a linear arrangement of stones and dates to the Bronze Age, a period during which such alignments were constructed across south-western England, likely serving ritual or territorial functions. The site forms part of a broader landscape of prehistoric monuments in the area and contributes to understanding Bronze Age ceremonial practices and settlement patterns in Devon. It remains an important archaeological record of ancient land use on Exmoor.
Furzehill Common 2: a stone alignment 850m north west of Hoaroak Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014260. View the official record →
Furzehill Common 2 is a stone alignment situated approximately 850 metres north-west of Hoaroak Farm in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014260.
Furzehill Common 2: a stone alignment 850m north west 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 1014260.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shoulsbarrow Castle (Shaulsbury) (6.1 km), Round barrow 200ft (60m) NW of Setta Barrow, Bray Common (6.3 km), Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south (6.3 km).
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