Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFurzehill Common 3: a stone alignment and associated cairn 585m north west of Hoaroak

Furzehill Common 3: a stone alignment and associated cairn 585m north west of Hoaroak

England
List entry 1021173
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Furzehill Common 3 is a stone alignment and associated cairn located on Exmoor in Devon, approximately 585 metres north-west of Hoaroak. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and comprises a linear arrangement of stones alongside a cairn, reflecting the ceremonial and ritual practices characteristic of prehistoric communities in this region. The alignment forms part of a wider Bronze Age landscape on Exmoor that includes numerous similar stone monuments, demonstrating the significance of this upland area during the second millennium BCE. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age activity and settlement patterns in south-west England.

Furzehill Common 3: a stone alignment and associated cairn 585m north west of Hoaroak is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Furzehill Common 3: a stone alignment and associated cairn 585m north west of Hoaroak?

Furzehill Common 3 is a stone alignment and associated cairn located on Exmoor in Devon, approximately 585 metres north-west of Hoaroak. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021173.

Who is responsible for protecting Furzehill Common 3: a stone alignment and associated cairn 585m north west of Hoaroak?

Furzehill Common 3: a stone alignment and associated cairn 585m north west of Hoaroak 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 1021173.

What other scheduled monuments are near Furzehill Common 3: a stone alignment and associated cairn 585m north west of Hoaroak?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shoulsbarrow Castle (Shaulsbury) (5.9 km), Round barrow 200ft (60m) NW of Setta Barrow, Bray Common (6 km), Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south (6 km).

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