Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone alignment on Conies Down

Stone alignment on Conies Down

England
List entry 1008012
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment on Conies Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument consisting of a line of standing stones located on the high ground of Conies Down in Devon. The alignment comprises a series of upright stones arranged in a linear formation, a characteristic feature of prehistoric ritual or territorial markers found across southwest England. Such stone alignments are typically dated to the Bronze Age period, though some may have Neolithic origins, and they represent significant evidence of organized communal activity and landscape use during prehistoric times. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of Devon's ancient heritage and contributes to understanding the distribution and function of similar monuments across the region.

Stone alignment on Conies Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008012. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment on Conies Down?

Stone alignment on Conies Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument consisting of a line of standing stones located on the high ground of Conies Down in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008012.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone alignment on Conies Down?

Stone alignment on Conies 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 1008012.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment on Conies Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tor cairn 60m south east of Down Tor (9.6 km), Stone alignment and cairn 830m east of Down Tor (9.6 km), Round cairn and later tin prospecting pits 615m ESE of Down Tor (9.6 km).

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