Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor

Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor

England
List entry 1007550
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located on Langstone Moor in Devon. The site consists of two roughly circular arrangements of standing stones, with the inner circle positioned within the outer circle, a configuration that reflects ritual practices common to the later Bronze Age period. The monument's precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though such concentric arrangements are typically associated with gatherings or ceremonial activities undertaken during the second millennium BCE. The site represents an important example of Devon's Bronze Age stone circle heritage and contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in south-western Britain.

Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007550. View the official record →

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What is Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor?

Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located on Langstone Moor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007550.

Who is responsible for protecting Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor?

Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor 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 1007550.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two concentric stone circles on Langstone Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Remains of Longstone Manor House, Wind Strew and associated features (9.7 km), Tin mill, tinwork and post-medieval farmstead at Outcombe, 260m east of eastern boundary of Roughtor Plantation (9.9 km), Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation (10.2 km).

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