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Shap large regular stone circle is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Westmorland, in the Lake District region of northern England. The circle originally consisted of a substantial number of standing stones arranged in a regular formation, though only a few stones remain upright today, with others fallen or removed over the centuries. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric ceremonial architecture in the north of England, characteristic of ritual landscapes established during the later prehistoric period. Like many stone circles of this type, its precise function remains uncertain, though such monuments are typically associated with communal gathering, ceremonial activity, and possibly astronomical observation.
Shap large regular stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011639. View the official record →
Shap large regular stone circle is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Westmorland, in the Lake District region of northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011639.
Shap large regular 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 1011639.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (3.5 km), Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike (3.5 km), Round cairn 30m east of Wicker Street Roman Road (3.9 km).
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