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Orchardleigh Stones, Somerset

The Orchardleigh Stones are the remains of a Neolithic chambered tomb situated on the summit of Murtry Hill near Buckland Dinham, Somerset. The chambered tomb survives as an elongated and uneven mound measuring approximately 125ft long by 62ft wide and up to 4ft high with two upright earthfast standing stones at the eastern end and two further stones to the west. It is within the council area of Somerset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1006174.

Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.254707,-2.3410613
Grid Reference: ST 7629 5067
Civil Parish: Buckland Dinham CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 303655
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Orchardleigh_Stones,_Somerset_303655

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