Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo standing stones known as 'The Pipers', 130m and 230m south west of Boleigh Farm

Two standing stones known as 'The Pipers', 130m and 230m south west of Boleigh Farm

England
List entry 1006732
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Overview

History & significance

The Pipers is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located near Boleigh Farm in west Cornwall, comprising two granite monoliths positioned approximately 130 and 230 metres south-west of the farm. The stones stand as part of a broader ritual landscape that includes the nearby Men Scryfa stone and the Boleigh stone circle, suggesting a significant focus of ceremonial or territorial significance during the Bronze Age. Both stones are roughly hewn granite pillars of considerable height, characteristic of Cornish standing stone traditions. The monument's precise original purpose remains uncertain, though standing stones of this period are typically interpreted as territorial markers, burial monuments, or sites of ritual gathering within Bronze Age communities.

Two standing stones known as 'The Pipers', 130m and 230m south west of Boleigh Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006732. View the official record →

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What is Two standing stones known as 'The Pipers', 130m and 230m south west of Boleigh Farm?

The Pipers is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located near Boleigh Farm in west Cornwall, comprising two granite monoliths positioned approximately 130 and 230 metres south-west of the farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006732.

Who is responsible for protecting Two standing stones known as 'The Pipers', 130m and 230m south west of Boleigh Farm?

Two standing stones known as 'The Pipers', 130m and 230m south west of Boleigh 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 1006732.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two standing stones known as 'The Pipers', 130m and 230m south west of Boleigh Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 300m south west of the Merry Maidens Stone Circle (0.7 km), Boskenna Cross (1.1 km), Standing stone 410m south east of Boskenna Cross (1.1 km).

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