Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone row N of Yarner Wells

Stone row N of Yarner Wells

England
List entry 1003056
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone row N of Yarner Wells is a Bronze Age alignment of standing stones located on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument comprises a linear arrangement of stones typical of ceremonial or territorial markers dating to the second millennium BC. Such stone rows are among the most distinctive archaeological features of the Dartmoor landscape and are thought to have served ritual or processional functions within Bronze Age communities. The site remains an important example of prehistoric monumental architecture and contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices on the moor.

Stone row N of Yarner Wells is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003056. View the official record →

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What is Stone row N of Yarner Wells?

Stone row N of Yarner Wells is a Bronze Age alignment of standing stones located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003056.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone row N of Yarner Wells?

Stone row N of Yarner Wells 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 1003056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone row N of Yarner Wells?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huts and fields NE of Rippon Tor (3.9 km), Two stone hut circles 80m and 130m north of Rippon Tor (4 km), Two stone hut circles and a length of boundary walling 250m west of Rippon Tor (4.3 km).

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