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 ritual monument located on the chalk downland of Dorset, approximately 750 metres north-east of Gorwell Farm. The circle comprises a ring of sarsen stones, though the precise number and arrangement have been affected by later disturbance and agricultural activity. The site dates to the later Bronze Age, a period when such ceremonial stone circles continued to hold significance within prehistoric communities, though many such monuments were established in earlier prehistoric periods. The Kingston Russell circle forms part of the notable concentration of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments found across the Dorset chalk downs, including other stone circles and ritual sites that define this landscape of archaeological importance.

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 ritual monument located on the chalk downland of Dorset, approximately 750 metres north-east of Gorwell Farm. 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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