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Henge monument on Parracombe Common is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age ceremonial earthwork located in Devon. The site consists of a circular or oval ditch with an internal or external bank, characteristic of henge monuments of the third or second millennium BC. Such monuments typically served ritual or gathering purposes for prehistoric communities, though the specific function of this particular example remains uncertain. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes to our understanding of prehistoric ceremonial activity in the Southwest of England.
Henge monument on Parracombe Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002578. View the official record →
Henge monument on Parracombe Common is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age ceremonial earthwork located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002578.
Henge monument on Parracombe Common 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 1002578.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 100yds (90m) NE of Five Cross Way (6.9 km), Round barrow 200ft (60m) NW of Setta Barrow, Bray Common (7.6 km), Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south (7.6 km).
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