Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone alignment on Piles Hill

Stone alignment on Piles Hill

England
List entry 1013033
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment on Piles Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument consisting of a row of standing stones located near Postbridge on Dartmoor in Devon. The alignment comprises multiple stones arranged in a linear configuration, characteristic of ritual or ceremonial monuments erected during prehistoric times. The precise dating and original purpose of the alignment remain subjects of archaeological inquiry, though such monuments are typically associated with burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial gatherings during the Bronze Age period. The site contributes to the substantial archaeological record of Dartmoor, which contains numerous prehistoric stone monuments reflecting intensive settlement and ritual activity across the moorland landscape.

Stone alignment on Piles Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment on Piles Hill?

Stone alignment on Piles Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument consisting of a row of standing stones located near Postbridge on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013033.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone alignment on Piles Hill?

Stone alignment on Piles Hill 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 1013033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment on Piles Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (3 km), Chambered cairn in Cuckoo Ball newtake (3 km).

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