Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Middleton standing stones

West Middleton standing stones

England
List entry 1002568
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

West Middleton standing stones is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. The site consists of standing stones whose exact number and current condition require verification from recent archaeological records held by the heritage listing authority. Such monuments are typically associated with ritual, burial, or territorial practices characteristic of Bronze Age communities in south-western England. The standing stones represent an important element of Devon's prehistoric landscape and Bronze Age cultural heritage.

West Middleton standing stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002568. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Middleton standing stones?

West Middleton standing stones is a Bronze Age monument located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002568.

Who is responsible for protecting West Middleton standing stones?

West Middleton standing stones 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 1002568.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Middleton standing stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Thorne deserted medieval village (4.7 km), Three bowl barrows 180m east and 300m north east of Stowford Cross (5.5 km), Bowl barrow 100m south east of Knightacott Cross (6.8 km).

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