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Hawk Stone is a standing stone located approximately 700 metres south of Claridges Barn in Oxfordshire, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the long tradition of stone erection in prehistoric Britain. The stone stands as a testament to the ritual and territorial practices of early farming communities in the region, though its precise original function remains uncertain, as is common with many isolated standing stones. It has been recognised as a site of archaeological significance and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England.
Hawk Stone standing stone 700m south of Claridges Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018401. View the official record →
Hawk Stone is a standing stone located approximately 700 metres south of Claridges Barn in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018401.
Hawk Stone standing stone 700m south of Claridges Barn 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 1018401.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m west of Hawksnest Copse in Wychwood Forest (6.9 km), Slatepits Copse long barrow, 1km SE of High Lodge in Wychwood Forest (7.1 km), Pair of Bronze Age bowl barrows situated on Maple Hill in Wychwood Forest (7.4 km).
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