A HISTORICAL site in Somerset has been left damaged, with a public notice issued.
The Quantock Hills National Landscape team issued a public notice after damage was discovered at the historic site last week and again over the weekend.
Information and evidence relating to the incidents have been passed to Historic England.
The site forms part of the Quantock Hills' internationally important prehistoric landscape, which contains more than 50 Scheduled Monuments protected by law.
In a statement, Quantock Hills National Landscape said: "We are aware of some significant damage to a protected historical site near Crowcombe that occurred last week, and again over the weekend. Information and evidence has been sent to Historic England."
Images shared by the organisation show the extent of the damage, comparing the site before and after the incidents.
The group warned that damage to a Scheduled Monument is a criminal offence and reminded visitors that strict legal protections apply to such sites.
A spokesperson said: "The pre-historic landscape is a key feature of the Quantock Hills with over 50 Scheduled Monuments and damage to a Scheduled Monument is a criminal offence.
"At these sites it is illegal to move rocks, stones or soil, to dig into or to cause any damage. It is also illegal to use metal detectors."
Scheduled Monuments are nationally important archaeological sites and historic places that are legally protected because of their significance.
The Quantock Hills contain a wealth of prehistoric features, including ancient burial mounds and other archaeological remains dating back thousands of years.
Anyone visiting the area is being urged to respect the protected landscape and help preserve its historic heritage for future generations.
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