Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNine Stones ring cairn on Belstone Common

Nine Stones ring cairn on Belstone Common

England
List entry 1017871
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Nine Stones is a Bronze Age ring cairn located on Belstone Common in Devon, England. The monument comprises a circular arrangement of standing stones surrounding a central cairn, typical of ritual or ceremonial sites constructed during the Bronze Age period. The site represents an important example of prehistoric monumental architecture on Dartmoor and reflects the burial and ceremonial practices of ancient communities in the region. Ring cairns of this type are generally dated to the second millennium BCE, and Nine Stones contributes to the substantial archaeological record of Bronze Age activity across the Dartmoor landscape.

Nine Stones ring cairn on Belstone Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017871. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nine Stones ring cairn on Belstone Common?

Nine Stones is a Bronze Age ring cairn located on Belstone Common in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017871.

Who is responsible for protecting Nine Stones ring cairn on Belstone Common?

Nine Stones ring cairn on Belstone Common 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 1017871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nine Stones ring cairn on Belstone Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ten stone hut circles forming part of an unenclosed settlement at Watern Oke (10.5 km), Prehistoric stone hut circle settlement 630m south of Hemstone Rocks (10.5 km), A stone hut circle forming part of the unenclosed stone hut circle settlement at Watern Oke (10.5 km).

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