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Wade's Stone is a standing stone situated approximately 470 metres north-east of High Farm in Yorkshire. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing a form of ritual or territorial marker that was characteristic of upland regions during prehistoric times. The stone stands as a notable example of the megalithic tradition evident across northern England, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site remains limited. Its survival into the modern period testifies to the persistence of such monuments across the Yorkshire landscape, where similar standing stones and stone circles reflect the ceremonial practices of early prehistoric communities.
Standing stone 470m north east of High Farm, known as Wade's Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016542. View the official record →
Wade's Stone is a standing stone situated approximately 470 metres north-east of High Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016542.
Standing stone 470m north east of High Farm, known as Wade's Stone 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 1016542.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Low Bride Stones (8.3 km), Two 'Flat Howes' round barrows, Sleights Moor (8.5 km), High Bride Stones (8.6 km).
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