Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm

Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm

England
List entry 1021047
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monument located in Devon. The site comprises two parallel rows of stones aligned across the landscape, associated with a burial cairn and a standing stone, representing a characteristic arrangement of ritual monuments from the Bronze Age period. Such alignments typically served ceremonial purposes connected with burial practices and may have marked processional routes or sacred boundaries within the prehistoric landscape. The monument's survival and designation reflect its importance as evidence of Bronze Age religious and social organisation in south-western England.

Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021047. View the official record →

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What is Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm?

Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monument located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021047.

Who is responsible for protecting Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm?

Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm 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 1021047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two double stone alignments, cairn and standing stone 700m south west of Laughter Hole Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circles in Erme Pound E of River Erme (9.8 km), Western White Barrow (9.9 km), Hut circles and two enclosures on Dean Moor, near River Avon (9.9 km).

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