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Leskernick stone alignment is a Bronze Age monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The alignment comprises a series of standing stones arranged in linear formation, characteristic of ritual or ceremonial structures erected during the Bronze Age period. The stones remain in situ across the moorland landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric monumental construction and the organisation of Bronze Age communities in southwestern Britain. Such alignments are considered significant archaeological features for understanding the ritual practices and territorial arrangements of Bronze Age societies in Cornwall.
Leskernick stone alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1461019. View the official record →
Leskernick stone alignment is a Bronze Age monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1461019.
Leskernick stone alignment 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 1461019.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted medieval settlement and part of its associated field system on Redhill Downs (9.4 km), Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm (9.8 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).
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