Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding stone on Bilsdale West Moor

Standing stone on Bilsdale West Moor

England
List entry 1010526
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone on Bilsdale West Moor is a Bronze Age monolith located on moorland in the North York Moors, North Yorkshire. The stone stands as evidence of prehistoric ritual or territorial activity in the upland landscape, typical of Bronze Age monumental practices in northern England. Its exact original height and current condition reflect the weathering sustained over approximately four thousand years of exposure on open moorland. The monument remains a significant marker of early Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in the Yorkshire uplands.

Standing stone on Bilsdale West Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010526. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone on Bilsdale West Moor?

Standing stone on Bilsdale West Moor is a Bronze Age monolith located on moorland in the North York Moors, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010526.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone on Bilsdale West Moor?

Standing stone on Bilsdale West Moor 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 1010526.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone on Bilsdale West Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 11m east of Hazel Head Wood (8.8 km), Round barrow 450m north west of Far Pasture Wood (8.9 km), Round barrow at Sunburnt Nab (9 km).

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