Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock

Two fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock

England
List entry 1017611
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. The stones form part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial activity characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when standing stones and stone alignments were erected across the southwestern peninsula. The monument's exact original function remains consistent with interpretations of similar contemporary stone arrangements, which likely served purposes connected to territorial markers, gathering places, or ritual observance. The fallen condition of the stones reflects the natural processes of weathering and geological movement that have affected many upstanding monuments of this age across the Devonian landscape.

Two fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017611. View the official record →

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What is Two fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock?

Two fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017611.

Who is responsible for protecting Two fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock?

Two fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock 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 1017611.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two fallen standing stones east of Hangershell Rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.3 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (1.3 km), Cairn near the summit of Western Beacon (1.7 km).

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