Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate

Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate

England
List entry 1012228
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate is a Bronze Age ceremonial or territorial marker consisting of a line of standing stones located on the Cornish moorland near Eastmoorgate. The monument represents a form of ritual or administrative landscape arrangement characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such alignments were commonly established across the upland regions of south-west England. The precise configuration and original extent of the stones reflects practices of monumental construction that served to demarcate significant locations or define spatial boundaries within the prehistoric landscape. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in Cornwall.

Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate?

Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate is a Bronze Age ceremonial or territorial marker consisting of a line of standing stones located on the Cornish moorland near Eastmoorgate. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012228.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric stone alignment 1km SSE of Eastmoorgate?

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).

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