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The Great Circle at Stanton Drew is a large irregular stone circle situated south-east of Church Farm in Somerset, England. Dating to the Neolithic period, probably around 3000 BCE, it comprises substantial standing stones arranged in an approximate circular formation, making it one of the largest and most significant stone circles in southern England. The circle's irregular plan and varied stone heights are characteristic of monuments from this era, reflecting both the practical constraints of working with natural stone and the ritual purposes these structures served. As part of the broader Stanton Drew complex, which includes additional stone alignments and circles, the monument represents an important example of Neolithic ceremonial and astronomical practice in the West Country.
Large irregular stone circle at Stanton Drew south east of Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007915. View the official record →
The Great Circle at Stanton Drew is a large irregular stone circle situated south-east of Church Farm in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007915.
Large irregular stone circle at Stanton Drew south east of Church Farm 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 1007915.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tun Bridge (2.2 km), Oval enclosure, possibly Iron Age, SW of Stowey House (3.8 km), Large univallate hillfort with outworks 800m west of White Cross (4.9 km).
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