Prehistoric standing stone 500m NNE of Spettigue Farm

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History & significance

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 →

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