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The Goreus Stone is a standing stone of prehistoric date located immediately west of St Bartholomew's Church in Devon. The monument comprises a substantial upright stone that survives as evidence of early ceremonial or territorial activity in the landscape, though precise dating and original function remain matters of archaeological interpretation. Its proximity to the medieval church suggests the stone's longevity in the local topography and its integration into the Christian landscape, a pattern common in Devon where prehistoric monuments frequently relate to later ecclesiastical sites. The stone is recorded and protected as an ancient monument within the National Heritage List for England.
The Goreus Stone, immediately west of St Bartholomew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019240. View the official record →
The Goreus Stone is a standing stone of prehistoric date located immediately west of St Bartholomew's Church in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019240.
The Goreus Stone, immediately west of St Bartholomew's Church 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 1019240.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer park pale, 460m north east of Lyneham House (2.2 km), Three bowl barrows at Creacombe Farm (2.2 km), Iron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House (2.4 km).
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