Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLarge regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones

Large regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones

England
List entry 1006694
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Trippet Stones is a Bronze Age stone circle located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The monument comprises a ring of standing stones arranged in a regular circular formation, typical of ceremonial and ritual sites dating to the second millennium before Christ. The circle's construction and purpose reflect the sophisticated understanding of geometry and astronomical alignment demonstrated by Bronze Age communities in south-western Britain. The site represents an important example of the monumental stone circles that characterised the ritual landscape of prehistoric Cornwall and remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric religious practice and social organisation.

Large regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006694. View the official record →

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What is Large regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones?

The Trippet Stones is a Bronze Age stone circle located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006694.

Who is responsible for protecting Large regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones?

Large regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones 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 1006694.

What other scheduled monuments are near Large regular stone circle called the Trippet Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two early Christian memorial stones 195m north of Welltown (7.2 km), Tawna Downs round barrows (8.1 km), Wayside cross 120m north west of Callywith (8.4 km).

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