Windmills · South West England
Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor
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Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor is a post mill located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bodmin Moor, North SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Prehistoric standing stone, located 695m north-west of Showery Tor in South-West England, is a notable ancient monument. Its significance lies in its connection to prehistoric rituals and landscape marking, providing insight into early human activity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6066, -4.6238
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Advent
- Postcode
- PL32 9QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikidata: Q17660191 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor?
- Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL32 9QG), in the parish of Advent.
- What is Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor?
- Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor?
- Drivers can use postcode PL32 9QG.
- Is Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor a protected site?
- Yes — Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor is part of the Bodmin Moor, North SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor free to visit?
- Yes, Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prehistoric standing stone 695m north-west of Showery Tor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL32 9QG. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.