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Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit

England
List entry 1002475
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Hautville's Quoit is a standing stone located in Somerset, England, and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1002475. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing the prehistoric ritual and ceremonial landscape of the region. The stone stands as evidence of early monumental construction practices in Somerset, though detailed scholarly documentation regarding its precise dimensions and archaeological context remains limited in widely available sources. Such standing stones typically served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities.

Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002475. View the official record →

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What is Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit?

Hautville's Quoit is a standing stone located in Somerset, England, and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1002475. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002475.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit?

Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit 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 1002475.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two stone circles and two stone avenues at Stanton Drew, east of Court Farm (0.5 km), Bridge near Manor House (0.6 km), Large irregular stone circle at Stanton Drew south east of Church Farm (0.8 km).

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