Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone row N of Five Barrows Hill

Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill

England
List entry 1002648
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill is a prehistoric alignment of standing stones located in Devon. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents one of several stone rows characteristic of the wider Five Barrows Hill complex in the region. The row comprises a linear arrangement of stones typical of ceremonial or territorial monuments from this period. Such alignments are thought to have held ritual significance for Bronze Age communities, though their precise function remains subject to scholarly debate.

Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002648. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill?

Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill is a prehistoric alignment of standing stones located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002648.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill?

Stone row N of Five Barrows 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 1002648.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone row N of Five Barrows Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Five Barrows', group of eight barrows (0.7 km), Group of round barrows See also SOMERSET 170 (2.1 km), 'Two Barrows', group of barrows (Hangley Cleave) See also DEVON 894 (2.1 km).

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