Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down

Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down

England
List entry 1016972
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down is a Bronze Age upright stone monument located in Devon, England. The stone represents a form of ritual or territorial marker common to the prehistoric period, though precise dating and original context remain difficult to establish without systematic archaeological investigation. The monument survives as a standing stone of the type characteristic of Devonian Bronze Age landscapes, where such stones frequently formed part of larger ceremonial complexes or served as waymarks across moorland terrain.

Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016972. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down?

Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down is a Bronze Age upright stone monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016972.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down?

Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down 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 1016972.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone immediately west of Higher Mattocks Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 140m west of Indicott (4.1 km), North Thorne deserted medieval village (5.1 km), Three bowl barrows 170m and 270m east of Friendship Farm (6.2 km).

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