Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLeskernick north stone circle

Leskernick north stone circle

England
List entry 1460916
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Leskernick north stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The circle comprises the remains of a ring of standing stones, though not all are now upright, which dates to the later prehistoric period. It forms part of the wider ceremonial landscape of Bodmin Moor, an area rich in Bronze Age ritual monuments including cairns, stone circles, and alignments. The site represents evidence of organized communal activity and religious practice during the Bronze Age, though the precise dating and original purpose of the circle remain subjects of archaeological study.

Leskernick north stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1460916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leskernick north stone circle?

Leskernick north stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1460916.

Who is responsible for protecting Leskernick north stone circle?

Leskernick north 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 1460916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leskernick north stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval settlement and part of its associated field system on Redhill Downs (9.5 km), Two round cairns, three enclosed and two open stone hut circle settlements, a rectangular enclosure and a medieval longhouse to the south of Carburrow Tor (9.8 km), Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm (9.9 km).

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