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A large regular stone circle situated 560 metres north east of Leaze in Cornwall is a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual monument. The circle comprises substantial upright stones arranged in a regular geometric formation, characteristic of the formal stone circles constructed during the later Bronze Age period in south west England. Such monuments typically served functions related to communal gathering, ceremonial practice, or astronomical observation, though their precise ritual significance remains a matter of scholarly interpretation. The site represents an important example of Bronze Age monumental construction within Cornwall's landscape, reflecting the sophistication and labour investment of prehistoric communities in the region.
Large regular stone circle 560m north east of Leaze is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006692. View the official record →
A large regular stone circle situated 560 metres north east of Leaze in Cornwall is a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006692.
Large regular stone circle 560m north east of Leaze 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 1006692.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard, 5m south of the church (8.7 km), Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount (9.2 km), Cross near Deviock Cottage (9.3 km).
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