Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKiftsgate Stone

Kiftsgate Stone

England
List entry 1003590
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kiftsgate Stone is a standing stone located near Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and stands approximately two metres in height. It is constructed of local stone and represents one of the significant upright stones surviving in the Cotswolds region. The stone's original function remains uncertain, though such monuments from this period typically served ritual, territorial, or burial-related purposes within prehistoric communities.

Kiftsgate Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003590. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kiftsgate Stone?

Kiftsgate Stone is a standing stone located near Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003590.

Who is responsible for protecting Kiftsgate Stone?

Kiftsgate Stone 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 1003590.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kiftsgate Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bourton Clump long barrow (7.4 km), Bowl barrow, known as Woad round barrow, 450m north east of Cutsdeanhill Barn (8.6 km), Two bowl barrows 840m north east of Hinchwick Manor (8.6 km).

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