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Stone circle, Mossy Moor Ridge is a Bronze Age ritual monument located on the moorland of Yorkshire. The circle comprises a ring of standing stones arranged in a configuration typical of prehistoric ceremonial sites, reflecting the religious and social practices of early metal-working communities in northern Britain. Its placement within the upland landscape suggests its role in marking sacred territory or serving as a focal point for seasonal gatherings and ritual observance. The monument remains a significant example of Bronze Age monumental architecture in the Pennine region.
Stone circle, Mossy Moor Ridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008780. View the official record →
Stone circle, Mossy Moor Ridge is a Bronze Age ritual monument located on the moorland of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008780.
Stone circle, Mossy Moor Ridge 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 1008780.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, Burnsall (2.5 km), Ring cairn on Kail Hill 380m north east of High Woodhouse. (3.6 km), Ring cairn 430m south west of Wood End (4.3 km).
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