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Druid's Altar is a four-poster stone circle located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of four standing stones arranged in a roughly rectangular or square configuration, a form characteristic of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial sites in northern Britain. Four-posters of this type are typically dated to the Bronze Age, though their precise functions remain debated amongst archaeologists, with interpretations ranging from territorial markers to ritual centres or burial-related monuments. The site represents an important example of prehistoric stone construction in the Yorkshire landscape and contributes to understanding Bronze Age ceremonial practices in the region.
Druid's Altar four poster stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008773. View the official record →
Druid's Altar is a four-poster stone circle located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008773.
Druid's Altar four poster stone circle 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 1008773.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lynchets N of Malham village (5.1 km), Redmayne packhorse bridge (5.4 km), Linton churchyard cross and sundial (5.9 km).
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