Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross

Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross

England
List entry 1004275
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross is a Bronze Age or later prehistoric standing stone situated in Cornwall. The monument survives as an upright stone of notable height, forming part of the wider landscape of standing stones characteristic of prehistoric activity in the county. Its precise chronology remains uncertain, though such monuments typically date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. The stone represents part of the ritual and territorial organisation of ancient Cornwall, though its specific original function, whether as a boundary marker, burial monument, or ceremonial site, cannot be definitively established from the surviving evidence.

Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004275. View the official record →

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What is Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross?

Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross is a Bronze Age or later prehistoric standing stone situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004275.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross?

Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross 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 1004275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boskenna Cross (0.4 km), Bowl barrow 300m south west of the Merry Maidens Stone Circle (0.4 km), Prehistoric entrance grave 900m north west of Tregiffian Farm (0.5 km).

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