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Long Chains Combe South is a Bronze Age standing stone monument situated approximately 380 metres south-west of a sheepfold in Somerset, England. The site comprises two upright stones which stand within the landscape of the Brendon Hills, an area rich in prehistoric ritual and funerary monuments. The stones belong to the tradition of Bronze Age monumental stone-setting, though their precise original function—whether commemorative, territorial, or ceremonial—remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The monument is designated as a heritage asset of national importance and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England.
Long Chains Combe South: two standing stones 380m south west of the sheepfold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014279. View the official record →
Long Chains Combe South is a Bronze Age standing stone monument situated approximately 380 metres south-west of a sheepfold in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014279.
Long Chains Combe South: two standing stones 380m south west 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 1014279.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 200ft (60m) NW of Setta Barrow, Bray Common (4.4 km), Setta Barrow and three round barrows to the south (4.4 km), Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge (4.6 km).
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Long Chains Combe South: two standing stones 380m south west of the sheepfold stands on Middle Devonian (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Middle Devonian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.