Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall stone circle at Duloe, 150m south east of Stonetown Farm

Small stone circle at Duloe, 150m south east of Stonetown Farm

England
List entry 1006714
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The stone circle at Duloe is a Bronze Age monument consisting of a ring of standing stones located in south-east Cornwall. The circle comprises approximately eight granite stones arranged in a roughly circular formation, with stones of varying heights typical of Cornish stone circles from the second millennium BC. The monument survives as a notable example of the ritual and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities in south-west England, though like many such circles, its precise date and original function remain subjects of archaeological study. The site has been recorded as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and religious observance in the region.

Small stone circle at Duloe, 150m south east of Stonetown Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006714. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Small stone circle at Duloe, 150m south east of Stonetown Farm?

The stone circle at Duloe is a Bronze Age monument consisting of a ring of standing stones located in south-east Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006714.

Who is responsible for protecting Small stone circle at Duloe, 150m south east of Stonetown Farm?

Small stone circle at Duloe, 150m south east of Stonetown Farm 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 1006714.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small stone circle at Duloe, 150m south east of Stonetown Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort with outworks called Hall Rings (3.6 km), Round barrow on Bin Down (4 km), Small multivallate hillfort on Bury Down, 530m north-east of South Park (4.9 km).

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