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Long Chains Combe North is a stone setting located in Somerset, England, situated approximately 120 metres west-north-west of a sheepfold. The monument consists of stones arranged in a linear or clustered formation characteristic of prehistoric ritual or territorial markers. As a scheduled ancient monument, it is recognised as evidence of human activity in the Somerset uplands during the Bronze Age or earlier periods. The site contributes to understanding the pattern of settlement and land use in this region during antiquity, though detailed excavation records for this specific location remain limited in the published archaeological literature.
Long Chains Combe North: a stone setting 120m WNW of the sheepfold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014280. View the official record →
Long Chains Combe North is a stone setting located in Somerset, England, situated approximately 120 metres west-north-west of a sheepfold. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014280.
Long Chains Combe North: a stone setting 120m WNW of the sheepfold 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 1014280.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge (4.7 km), Round barrow 200ft (60m) NW of Setta Barrow, Bray Common (4.7 km), Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south (4.7 km).
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