Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHalscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge

Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge

England
List entry 1014281
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Halscombe stone setting is a Bronze Age monument located on Exmoor in Somerset, situated approximately 790 metres south-south-west of Simonsbath Bridge. The site comprises a configuration of standing stones that forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial activity characteristic of the upland regions of south-west England during the Bronze Age. The exact arrangement and number of stones reflects patterns of monument construction found across Exmoor, though the site remains relatively modest in scale compared to some of the region's more prominent stone circles and alignments. The monument is recorded as a nationally important archaeological site and is afforded statutory protection as a scheduled ancient monument.

Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014281. View the official record →

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What is Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge?

Halscombe stone setting is a Bronze Age monument located on Exmoor in Somerset, situated approximately 790 metres south-south-west of Simonsbath Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014281.

Who is responsible for protecting Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge?

Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge 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 1014281.

What other scheduled monuments are near Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Two Barrows', group of barrows (Hangley Cleave) See also DEVON 894 (3 km), Group of round barrows See also SOMERSET 170 (3 km), 'Five Barrows', group of eight barrows (3.8 km).

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