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The Long Stone is a standing stone located within the grounds of Penrice School in Cornwall, England. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, likely belonging to the Bronze Age or earlier, though its exact chronological placement remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The stone stands as a substantial upright megalith, characteristic of the standing stone monuments that were erected across southwest England during prehistoric times. Its survival within the school grounds represents an important survival of Cornwall's prehistoric monumental landscape, preserving evidence of the ritual or territorial practices of ancient communities in the region.
Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003269. View the official record →
The Long Stone is a standing stone located within the grounds of Penrice School in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003269.
Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School 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 1003269.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Holy Trinity Church churchyard (1.5 km), Round called Castle Gotha (2.5 km), Chapel Well, Towan (3.6 km).
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