Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell Farm

The Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell Farm

England
List entry 1011987
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Kingston Russell stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located on the chalk downland near Gorwell Farm in west Dorset. The circle comprises approximately twenty sarsen stones arranged in a ring, though some stones have fallen or been displaced over time. The site dates to the Early Bronze Age, placing it within the period of roughly 2000 to 1500 BCE when such ceremonial monuments were being constructed across southern Britain. Like many Wessex stone circles, Kingston Russell likely served ritual or funerary functions for the Bronze Age communities who inhabited the chalk downlands of Dorset.

The Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011987. View the official record →

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What is The Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell Farm?

Kingston Russell stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located on the chalk downland near Gorwell Farm in west Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011987.

Who is responsible for protecting The Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell Farm?

The Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell 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 1011987.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 725m ESE of Wears Farm (1.7 km), Two round barrows on Wears Hill (2.3 km), St Peter's Abbey (2.8 km).

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