Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSherberton stone circle 315m SSE of Little Sherberton

Sherberton stone circle 315m SSE of Little Sherberton

England
List entry 1002535
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sherberton stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, approximately 315 metres south-southeast of Little Sherberton. The circle comprises a ring of upright stones arranged in a roughly circular formation, characteristic of ritual and ceremonial sites constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such stone circles served important functions within prehistoric communities, likely related to communal gathering, astronomical observation, or ceremonial practices. The monument remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age activity in the Devonian landscape.

Sherberton stone circle 315m SSE of Little Sherberton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002535. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sherberton stone circle 315m SSE of Little Sherberton?

Sherberton stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, approximately 315 metres south-southeast of Little Sherberton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002535.

Who is responsible for protecting Sherberton stone circle 315m SSE of Little Sherberton?

Sherberton stone circle 315m SSE of Little Sherberton 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 1002535.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sherberton stone circle 315m SSE of Little Sherberton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blowing house N of Dry Lake (9.8 km), Five stone hut circles 500m south east of Yealm Steps forming part of a large stone hut circle settlement (9.9 km), Hut circles and enclosure to S of Left Lake (9.9 km).

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