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Windmills · South West England

Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common

In or near Brendon.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Hoaroak Water below Furzehill Common and Cheriton Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 8139110

Fiona B — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Lynmouth Bay · 5.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common 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: North Exmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The standing stones on the eastern edge of Furzehill Common are located in South-West England. This site features ancient stone formations, indicative of prehistoric ritual practices.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1877, -3.8058
County
Devon
District
North Devon
Parish
Brendon and Countisbury
Postcode
EX35 6LJ
Parliamentary constituency
North Devon
Nearest railway station
Lynmouth Bay5.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common?
Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6LJ), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
What is Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common?
Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common?
The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6LJ.
Is Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common a protected site?
Yes — Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common free to visit?
Yes, Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common is free to enter.
How do I get to Standing stones on eastern edge of Furzehill Common?
The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6LJ.