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This monument is a complex of Bronze Age ritual features comprising two double stone alignments, a cairn, and an associated standing stone located on Dartmoor near Laughter Hole Farm. The alignments consist of parallel rows of stones arranged in a linear formation characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes, whilst the cairn represents a burial monument typical of the same period. The standing stone, positioned within or near this arrangement, may have served as a focal point for ritual activity or territorial marking. Together, these elements exemplify the sophisticated land management and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities on Dartmoor, likely dating to the second millennium before Christ.
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 →
This monument is a complex of Bronze Age ritual features comprising two double stone alignments, a cairn, and an associated standing stone located on Dartmoor near Laughter Hole Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021047.
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.
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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