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A large regular stone circle located 240 metres east-north-east of Elva Plain in Cumberland, England, is a prehistoric monument of Bronze Age date. The circle comprises a substantial number of standing stones arranged in a regular formation, typical of ritual and ceremonial monuments constructed during the second millennium BCE. Such stone circles served important functions within Bronze Age communities, likely related to communal gatherings, astronomical observations, or ritual practices. The site represents a significant example of prehistoric monumental architecture in the North West region and contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual landscapes.
Large regular stone circle 240m ENE of Elva Plain is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013385. View the official record →
A large regular stone circle located 240 metres east-north-east of Elva Plain in Cumberland, England, is a prehistoric monument of Bronze Age date. 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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