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Stanton Drew is a Neolithic stone circle complex located near Church Farm in Somerset, dating to the Late Neolithic period, approximately 3000 BCE or later. The site comprises three circles of varying sizes arranged in a distinctive linear configuration, with the Great Circle forming the principal monument and representing one of the largest stone circles in Britain by diameter. The stones themselves are irregularly distributed across the landscape, many now fallen or recumbent, and the site demonstrates the sophisticated ceremonial and astronomical knowledge of its builders. This monument reflects the significant ritual and communal practices characteristic of Late Neolithic societies in southern Britain, serving as evidence of sustained monumental construction activity across multiple generations.
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 →
Stanton Drew is a Neolithic stone circle complex located near Church Farm in Somerset, dating to the Late Neolithic period, approximately 3000 BCE or later. 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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