Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy

Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy

England
List entry 1018266
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy is a prehistoric monument of Bronze Age date located on the island of Lundy off the coast of Devon. The stone stands as an upright monolith in the landscape, representing a class of monument commonly erected during the Bronze Age period across south-western Britain, though such stones may have deeper prehistoric origins. Its specific function remains uncertain, though standing stones of this period are typically associated with ritual, ceremonial, or territorial significance within Bronze Age communities. The monument's survival on Lundy preserves evidence of prehistoric settlement and activity on the island, though detailed investigation of its precise dimensions and archaeological context would require consultation of site records held by the heritage authorities responsible for the island's archaeological management.

Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018266. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy?

Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy is a prehistoric monument of Bronze Age date located on the island of Lundy off the coast of Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018266.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy?

Standing stone 250m south 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 1018266.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone 250m south west of St Helen's Church, Lundy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy (0 km), Standing stone 200m west of St Helen's Church, Lundy (0.2 km), Standing stone and cairn 490m south of The Old Lighthouse, Lundy (0.3 km).

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