Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church

Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church

England
List entry 1016159
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe is a prehistoric monument located approximately ten metres south-west of the church building in Cornwall. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, representing a significant example of the standing stones that characterise the Cornish landscape from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The monument survives as an upright stone within the churchyard setting, demonstrating how prehistoric ritual monuments were frequently incorporated into later Christian ecclesiastical sites. The stone's survival within the parish churchyard reflects the long continuity of sacred space at this location, where pre-Christian and Christian traditions have coexisted for over two millennia.

Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church?

Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe is a prehistoric monument located approximately ten metres south-west of the church building in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016159.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church?

Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church 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 1016159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford (6.3 km), Part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis (7.5 km), Round 250m west of Flushing Cove (7.6 km).

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