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Large regular stone circle 240m ENE of Elva Plain is a prehistoric monument situated in Cumberland, England. The site comprises a substantial arrangement of standing stones laid out in a regular circular plan, indicating Bronze Age or later prehistoric construction and use. Such stone circles typically served ceremonial, astronomical, or commemorative functions within their communities, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The monument's regular layout and scale suggest considerable communal effort in its construction and indicate its significance within the prehistoric settlement pattern of the region.
Large regular stone circle 240m ENE of Elva Plain is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013385. View the official record →
Large regular stone circle 240m ENE of Elva Plain is a prehistoric monument situated in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013385.
Large regular stone circle 240m ENE of Elva Plain 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 1013385.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle How hillfort (2.6 km), Tute Hill motte (5.3 km), Cockermouth Castle: medieval enclosure castle and site of earlier motte and bailey castle (5.5 km).
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