Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHoar Stone portal dolmen situated in Enstone Firs

Hoar Stone portal dolmen situated in Enstone Firs

England
List entry 1012989
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hoar Stone portal dolmen is a Neolithic burial monument located within Enstone Firs in Oxfordshire, England. The structure comprises a substantial capstone supported by upright stone slabs arranged in the characteristic portal dolmen configuration, a megalithic tomb type prevalent in Britain during the Neolithic period. Such monuments typically served as communal burial chambers and represent significant expressions of ritual practice and social organization among early farming communities. The Hoar Stone stands as an important example of Oxfordshire's Neolithic heritage and contributes to understanding the distribution and development of megalithic architecture across southern England.

Hoar Stone portal dolmen situated in Enstone Firs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012989. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hoar Stone portal dolmen situated in Enstone Firs?

Hoar Stone portal dolmen is a Neolithic burial monument located within Enstone Firs in Oxfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012989.

Who is responsible for protecting Hoar Stone portal dolmen situated in Enstone Firs?

Hoar Stone portal dolmen situated in Enstone Firs 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 1012989.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hoar Stone portal dolmen situated in Enstone Firs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fawler Roman villa (6.9 km), Oaklands Farm Roman villa (7.1 km), Pair of bowl barrows at Hawksnest Copse in Wychwood Forest (7.8 km).

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