Summary
Standing stone known as the 'Greystone', it stands 152m above sea level SSE of Morte Point above Woolacombe and close to Seymour Villas. The stone measures 2.13m heigh with a maximum width of 1.22m and 1.22m thick.
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Monument Types
- STANDING STONE (Constructed, Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
Description
Standing stone known as the 'Greystone', it stands 152m above sea level SSE of Morte Point above Woolacombe and close to Seymour Villas. Its is formed from vein quartz with wisps of shale: and described as one of the most impressive examples in the district. North and East faces have been hewn away. There are many blocks of white quartz in surrounding field-walls. It is impossible to say whether the masses of quartz formed part of some ancient monument, or whether they were natural blocks once scattered over the surface and since rolled together to form a wall. The stone measures 2.13m high with a maximum width of 1.22m and 1.22m thick.
References
- SZB49919 - Monograph: Grinsell, L.V. 1970. Archaeology of Exmoor. p. 184-5.
- SZB49925 - Article in monograph: Palmer, M.G.. 1937. The Standing Stones of the Ilfracombe District.. 69, p.491-5.
- SZB49926 - Monograph: Pevsner, N.. 1952. Buildings of England, North Devon..
- SZB49927 - Aerial Photograph: OS. OS Aerial Photograph SS44SE10. SS44SE 10.
Designations
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Other Statuses and References
- HER/SMR Reference (External): SS44SE/003
- Heritage Coast
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