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Taston standing stone is a prehistoric monument located approximately twelve metres north of Taston village cross in Oxfordshire. The stone stands as evidence of Bronze Age or earlier activity in the region, though its precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. As a standing stone or menhir, it represents a type of monument commonly erected during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods across Britain, typically serving ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains a significant indicator of the area's ancient settlement patterns and ceremonial landscape.
Taston standing stone 12m north of Taston village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008407. View the official record →
Taston standing stone is a prehistoric monument located approximately twelve metres north of Taston village cross in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008407.
Taston standing stone 12m north of Taston village cross 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 1008407.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oaklands Farm Roman villa (5.8 km), Bowl barrow 200m west of Hawksnest Copse in Wychwood Forest (5.8 km), Slatepits Copse long barrow, 1km SE of High Lodge in Wychwood Forest (6.3 km).
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