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Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate is a linear arrangement of standing stones located in Cornwall, England. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, likely the Bronze Age, when such alignments were constructed across the southwest of England for purposes that remain subject to scholarly interpretation, though ritual and ceremonial functions have been proposed. The alignment consists of multiple stones arranged in a generally linear formation across the landscape. As a surviving example of prehistoric stone monumentality in Cornwall, it contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region.
Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012228. View the official record →
Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate is a linear arrangement of standing stones located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012228.
Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate 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 1012228.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform cairn with outer bank 825m NNW of Higher Draynes Farm (7.9 km), Hut circle 160yds (150m) N of West Northwood Farm (8.4 km), Hut circle village 330yds (300m) W of West Northwood Farm (8.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Carboniferous To Permian, bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is felsic-rock.