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 prehistoric standing stone located near Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire, England. The monument consists of a single upright stone of considerable size, typical of Bronze Age or earlier megalithic traditions, though its precise dating remains uncertain due to the absence of associated archaeological deposits or documentary records. The stone stands in a prominent landscape position and has been a notable local landmark for centuries, referenced in historical boundary descriptions and medieval documentation. Its original function, whether as a territorial marker, ceremonial site, or waystone, cannot be definitively established from available evidence, though it represents an important example of prehistoric stone monuments in the Cotswold region.

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 prehistoric standing stone located near Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire, England. 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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