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The standing stone located 695 metres north-west of Showery Tor in Cornwall is a prehistoric monument of Bronze Age date. The stone stands as part of the landscape heritage of the Cornish moorlands, representing the ritual or territorial practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. Such standing stones, often termed menhirs, were commonly erected during the Bronze Age across south-western Britain and may have served functions related to burial practices, territorial marking, or ceremonial significance. The monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in Cornwall.
Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011460. View the official record →
The standing stone located 695 metres north-west of Showery Tor in Cornwall is a prehistoric monument of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011460.
Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor 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 1011460.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (8.9 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (9.6 km), Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 30m east of the church (9.7 km).
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