Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWhite Horse Stone, Aylesford

White Horse Stone, Aylesford

England
List entry 1005181
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Horse Stone is a Neolithic dolmen located near Aylesford in Kent, England. The monument consists of a substantial capstone supported by upright sarsen stones, forming a chamber structure typical of megalithic burial monuments dating to the Neolithic period, approximately 4000 to 3000 BCE. The stone is situated in a rural landscape close to the River Medway and forms part of the distribution of megalithic monuments across south-eastern England. The site has significance as evidence of Neolithic settlement and funerary practices in the region, though much of the original monument structure has been lost or damaged over the millennia.

White Horse Stone, Aylesford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005181. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is White Horse Stone, Aylesford?

White Horse Stone is a Neolithic dolmen located near Aylesford in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005181.

Who is responsible for protecting White Horse Stone, Aylesford?

White Horse Stone, Aylesford 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 1005181.

What other scheduled monuments are near White Horse Stone, Aylesford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cistercian Abbey at Boxley (1.8 km), Aylesford Bridge (2.8 km), Len Bridge, Mill Street (4.9 km).

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