Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLangdean stone circle

Langdean stone circle

England
List entry 1005700
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Langdean stone circle is a Neolithic or early Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of a ring of stones positioned on open downland, characteristic of ritual landscapes established during the third and second millennia before the present. Stone circles of this period represent significant communal endeavours and served functions related to ceremonial gatherings, astronomical observation, or burial practices within prehistoric societies. The monument contributes to the substantial corpus of such structures found across Wiltshire and the wider English landscape, reflecting the cultural importance of circular ritual spaces in prehistoric Britain.

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 Neolithic or early Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Wiltshire. 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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