Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy

Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy

England
List entry 1015932
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy, is a prehistoric monument located on the island of Lundy off the north Devon coast. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, representing one of the island's ancient ritual or ceremonial markers. The monument survives as a standing stone of modest dimensions, characteristic of the upright stone traditions established across south-western Britain during the Bronze Age. Such standing stones typically served territorial, commemorative, or ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains undetermined.

Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015932. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy?

Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy, is a prehistoric monument located on the island of Lundy off the north Devon coast. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015932.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy?

Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy 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 1015932.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bull's Paradise and Giants Graves; a settlement and burial ground on Lundy (0.2 km), Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy (0.2 km), Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy (0.3 km).

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