Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge

The Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge

England
List entry 1020953
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Long Stone is a standing stone located near Horseford Lodge in Devon. The monument is a prehistoric standing stone, likely dating from the Bronze Age or earlier periods of antiquity. Such stones were commonly erected as territorial markers, burial monuments, or sites of ritual significance in ancient Britain. The site forms part of Devon's archaeological landscape of standing stones and menhirs, which document prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practices across the county.

The Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020953. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge?

The Long Stone is a standing stone located near Horseford Lodge in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020953.

Who is responsible for protecting The Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge?

The Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge 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 1020953.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery on West Burrow Moor (1.8 km), Bowl barrow on Dart Raffe Moor lying 725m south west of Broadridge Farm (2 km), Bowl barrow on Dart Raffe Moor lying 550m south west of Broadridge Farm (2.1 km).

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