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The Long Stone, located 275 metres south-east of Horseford Lodge in Devon, is a standing stone of Neolithic or Bronze Age date. The monument comprises a single upright stone, typical of the megalithic tradition that characterised prehistoric Devon. Its exact purpose remains uncertain, though such stones may have served commemorative, territorial, or ritual functions within early agricultural communities. The site forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric monuments across Dartmoor and its surrounding regions.
The Long Stone, 275m south east of Horseford Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020953. View the official record →
The Long Stone, located 275 metres south-east of Horseford Lodge in Devon, is a standing stone of Neolithic or Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020953.
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.
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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