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Longstone on Longstone Downs is a standing stone located in Cornwall, England. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, likely the Bronze Age, and represents one of numerous megaliths scattered across the Cornish landscape that served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions for ancient communities. The stone itself is a substantial upright monolith, characteristic of Bronze Age standing stones found throughout southwest England. Such monuments are considered important archaeological indicators of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practice in the region.
Longstone on Longstone Downs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004343. View the official record →
Longstone on Longstone Downs is a standing stone located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004343.
Longstone on Longstone Downs 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 1004343.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a mining complex at South Polgooth Mine (6.3 km), Round called Castle Gotha (7.8 km), Chapel Well, Towan (7.9 km).
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