Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone

Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone

England
List entry 1006747
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England
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History & significance

Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone is a Bronze Age monument consisting of two upright stones situated on open moorland in west Cornwall. The stones form part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and territorial markers characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in the region. Their precise original function remains subject to archaeological interpretation, though such monuments typically served ceremonial, funerary, or boundary-marking purposes within Bronze Age communities. The site's survival on Crousa Common demonstrates the archaeological importance of moorland areas in preserving evidence of early Bronze Age activity in Cornwall.

Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006747. View the official record →

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What is Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone?

Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone is a Bronze Age monument consisting of two upright stones situated on open moorland in west Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006747.

Who is responsible for protecting Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone?

Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone 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 1006747.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two standing stones on Crousa Common, 890m WSW of Chywoone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort at Chynalls Point (2.8 km), Bowl barrow 85m north west of Arrowan Vean (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 165m ESE of The Barrow (3.7 km).

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