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Castlerigg stone circle is a Neolithic monument located on the fells near Keswick in Cumberland, comprising approximately forty-eight stones arranged in a roughly circular formation with a diameter of some thirty-two metres. The circle dates to the late Neolithic period, probably around 3000 BCE, and represents one of the most substantial stone circles in northern England. Two bowl barrows are positioned within or adjacent to the circle, indicating Bronze Age activity and subsequent use of the site. The monument occupies a commanding position on high ground and remains one of the most visually impressive prehistoric ritual sites in the Lake District region.
Castlerigg stone circle and two bowl barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011362. View the official record →
Castlerigg stone circle is a Neolithic monument located on the fells near Keswick in Cumberland, comprising approximately forty-eight stones arranged in a roughly circular formation with a diameter of some thirty-two metres. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011362.
Castlerigg stone circle and two bowl barrows is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011362.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric stone hut circle settlement, irregular aggregate field system,five enclosures,a well,a cairnfield and trackways on St John's and Threlkeld Commons (3.8 km), Two medieval shielings 240m north west of Clough Fold (3.9 km), Two medieval shielings 210m north west of Clough Fold (4 km).
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