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Wimblestone standing stone is a Bronze Age or later prehistoric monument located in Somerset, England. The stone stands as a single upright block, representing a monument type commonly erected during the Bronze Age, though such stones may have been maintained or reused in later periods. Its exact chronology and original purpose remain subjects of archaeological study, as is typical for many standing stones where firm dating evidence is limited. The monument survives as a testament to prehistoric ritual or territorial practice in the Somerset landscape.
Wimblestone standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006137. View the official record →
Wimblestone standing stone is a Bronze Age or later prehistoric monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006137.
Wimblestone standing stone 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 1006137.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross at the junction of Bath Street, Union Street and Church Street (5.9 km), Roman settlement site, Anglo-Saxon and Norman royal palace, and St Columbanus' Chapel (6 km), Duck decoy 175m south west of Parson's Farm (6.1 km).
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