
What is recorded here
The National Heritage List for England records Stone circle, Porlock Common as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Probably dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, based on the typical period for stone circle construction in Britain. Such sites were likely used for ritual or ceremonial purposes, possibly linked to astronomical observations or seasonal festivals.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Prehistoric stone circle on Porlock CommonAncient stone or rock art · 22 yd
Porlock Common, South West stone rowAncient stone or rock art · 86 yd
Hawkcombe HeadMountain / peak · 1555 yd
Heather on Porlock HillMountain or hill · 1.3 mi
Sheep grazing on Tarr Ball HillMountain or hill · 1.4 mi
Metcombe PlantationWood · 1.5 mi
Yearnor Mill cottageOld home or work place · 1.6 mi
Bridge over Chetsford WaterHeritage place · 1.7 mi
Worthy Wood: ExmoorForest or wood · 1.9 mi
Woodcocks LeyMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Storehouse ? more than a cave but less than a dwellingCave or cavern · 2.4 mi
Small waterfall alongside the coast path.Waterfall · 2.5 miOther information
Photo: Sandy Gerrard · CC BY-SA 2.0