Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle

Prehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle

England
List entry 1007765
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The site comprises a standing stone or aligned stones forming part of the wider complex of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of the moorland landscape. The monument dates to the Bronze Age period, when such stone settings served significant communal or spiritual functions within contemporary societies. The setting remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and religious practice on Bodmin Moor, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age monument distribution across south-western Britain.

Prehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007765. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle?

Prehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007765.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle?

Prehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle 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 1007765.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric stone setting 62m north-west of the Stannon Stone Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow group on Greenbarrow Downs (7.1 km), St Protus's Cross, 330m east of Blisland church (7.3 km), Medieval wayside cross at Blisland (7.3 km).

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