Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSwap Hill standing stone 200m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen

Swap Hill standing stone 200m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen

England
List entry 1014272
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Overview

History & significance

Swap Hill standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Somerset, England, situated approximately two hundred metres south-east of the Long Combe sheep pen. The stone is recorded as an ancient monument of Bronze Age or Neolithic origin, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. As a standing stone, it forms part of the broader landscape of ritual and territorial markers characteristic of upland Somerset during prehistoric periods. The monument is designated as a heritage asset under the National Heritage List for England with reference number 1014272, reflecting its recognised archaeological and historical importance to understanding the prehistoric settlement and land use of the region.

Swap Hill standing stone 200m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014272. View the official record →

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What is Swap Hill standing stone 200m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen?

Swap Hill standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Somerset, England, situated approximately two hundred metres south-east of the Long Combe sheep pen. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014272.

Who is responsible for protecting Swap Hill standing stone 200m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen?

Swap Hill standing stone 200m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen 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 1014272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Swap Hill standing stone 200m south east of the Long Combe sheep pen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bendel's Barrows, Exford Common (5.2 km), Cow Castle (5.4 km), Halscombe stone setting 790m SSW of Simonsbath Bridge (5.5 km).

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