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The prehistoric standing stone located 500 metres north-north-east of Spettigue Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument, representing one of numerous upright stones scattered across the Cornish landscape. The stone survives as a roughly dressed granite block set vertically into the ground, typical of standing stones erected during the later prehistoric period, though its precise date remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. Such monuments commonly served ritual, ceremonial, or territorial functions within early farming communities, though the specific purpose of this particular stone is not definitively established. The site's survival and scheduling reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and religious practices in Cornwall.
Prehistoric standing stone 500m NNE of Spettigue Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011504. View the official record →
The prehistoric standing stone located 500 metres north-north-east of Spettigue Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument, representing one of numerous upright stones scattered across the Cornish landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011504.
Prehistoric standing stone 500m NNE of Spettigue Farm 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 1011504.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on Draynes Common, 950m south-west of Lamelgate Farm (9.2 km), Crylla Cross, 180m south-west of Crylla Farm (9.4 km), Platform cairn with outer bank 825m NNW of Higher Draynes Farm (9.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Prehistoric standing stone 500m NNE of Spettigue Farm's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Prehistoric standing stone 500m NNE of Spettigue Farm stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Carboniferous To Permian, bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is felsic-rock.