Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLangdean stone circle

Langdean stone circle

England
List entry 1005700
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Langdean stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises a ring of standing stones positioned on high ground, representative of the ritual and ceremonial practices characteristic of prehistoric communities in the Wessex region during the second millennium BCE. Like other stone circles of this period, it likely served functions related to astronomy, seasonal gatherings, or funerary practices, though its exact original purpose remains undetermined. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of Neolithic and Bronze Age activity in the Wiltshire landscape.

Langdean stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005700. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Langdean stone circle?

Langdean stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005700.

Who is responsible for protecting Langdean stone circle?

Langdean stone circle 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 1005700.

What other scheduled monuments are near Langdean stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (2 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (2 km), Knap Hill camp near Alton Priors (2.1 km).

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