Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone row N of Yarner Wells

Stone row N of Yarner Wells

England
List entry 1003056
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone row N of Yarner Wells is a Bronze Age alignement of standing stones situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The row comprises a linear arrangement of stones typical of the Neolithic to Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual or territorial significance attributed to such monuments by prehistoric communities. Located within the Dartmoor landscape, which contains one of the highest concentrations of Bronze Age stone rows in Britain, this monument contributes to understanding prehistoric ceremonial practices and settlement patterns in the southwest of England.

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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Questions & answers

What is Stone row N of Yarner Wells?

Stone row N of Yarner Wells is a Bronze Age alignement of standing stones situated 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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