A small circle of nine stones, with an outlying stone some 40 metres away. The location is wonderful, though somewhat unusual in that the circle is surrounded by woods. Most of the stone circles that I personally have visited have been in much more exposed locations. In this case the location gives an atmosphere of quiet and sheltered peace. There is an interpretive panel on the site.
Stanton in Peak,
Derbyshire,
England
A Neolithic burial mound dating to about 2900 BCE, in a superb setting atop a high ridge of the Cotswold escarpmet, with views out over the Severn Valley towards Wales. The barrow internal burial chambers have been exposed for easy viewing allowing visitors to get a good sense of the chamber layout.
B4066,
Nympsfield,
Gloucestershire,
England
A multivallate (having multiple banks and ditches) hillfort in north western Shropshire about a half mile north of Oswestry. In this case multivallate is a most appropriate description, as Old Oswestry Hillfort has no fewer than 5 banks and ditches pierced by entrances on the east and west.
Oswestry,
Shropshire,
England
A long barrow that really is *long*! Pimperne barrow stretches to 320 feet in length and is about 75 feet wide at is widest point. The barrow can be roughly dated to 4000 BCE.
Pimperne,
Dorset,
England
Neolithic stone circle 100 feet across, set in a wooded clearing. Across the road is a larger solitary King Stone, while a short distance away is a group of large stones leaning together (the Whispering Knights). The legend goes that the king left his troops (the stone circle) to have a look at the valley, and while he was so occupied a group of his knights gathered together to plot treason. Another tale tells that the king encountered a witch, who promised him "If Long Compton you can see, then king of England you shall be". Since Long Compton is so close, the king thought the task an easy one, but the hillside obstructed his view, whereupon the witch turned him and his men into stones.
Long Compton,
near Chipping Norton,
Oxfordshire,
England
The remains of over 100 Bronze Age huts cluster on the southern slopes of Rough Tor. A smaller village is on the north slope, and a holy well, numerous cairns and burial chambers are nearby. The dramatic ruins of St Michael's chapel cling to the top of Rough Tor.
Camelford,
West Country,
Cornwall,
England
It is rather mystifying that the Rudston Monolith is not better known; this stunning slender pillar is the tallest standing stone in Britain. The Monolith is set in the ground at the north east corner of Rudston's parish church. The stone is about 26 feet in height above ground, and extends underground an unknown amount, possibly over 15 feet deep, which would make the stone a staggering 40 feet plus in length.
Rudston,
Yorkshire,
England
“The Seven Barrows” is really a misnomer, as there are more than 30 Bronze Age burial mounds, creating a sizeable prehistoric cemetery, within a short distance of the hamlet of Sevenbarrows, including a long barrow, as well as numerous bell barrows, disc barrows, and bowl barrows. The long barrow is the oldest remain in the cemetery, dating to about 4000 BCE, while the other barrows are much younger, constructed around 2000 BCE.
An enigmatic, conical neolithic mound, begun about 2900BC; the largest purpose-built structure in Europe. Yes, but what was it used for? No one really knows; the conjecture ranges from astronomical observatory to grave site, although no graves have been found in several attempts at excavation. The hill can only be viewed from the road. Please observe the posted warnings not to climb it!
West Kennet,
near Avebury,
Wiltshire,
England
A hill fort associated with the legends of King Arthur. South Cadbury Castle stands 150 metres above sea level and the hill is ringed by four terraced earthworks ditches and banks. South Cadbury is one of several sites proposed as the location of Arthur's capital, Camelot.
South Cadbury,
Somerset,
England
The tallest and heaviest standing stone monolith in Cornwall. The stone was originally 16 feet high, and weighs over 16 tonnes. The stone is located on the top of the down, offering wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Located very near the Nine Maidens site. No entry fees.
Wadebridge,
West Country,
Cornwall,
England
The third largest stone circle complex in the UK. For some reason Stanton Drew has neer received the publicity of more well-known circles such as Abor Low or Avebury. Stanton Drew is composed of three stone circles with associated stone rows, and a 'Cove', a closely spaced set of three stones.
Stanton Drew,
Somerset,
England
Extensive earthwork remains of a 1st century Iron Age fort established by the Brigantes tribe. The site was not purely defensive, but was used as a trading centre and administrative capital for the Brigantes. Excavations have found Brigantian and Samian pottery, as well as Iron Age weapons, and a skull.
Forcett,
Yorkshire,
England
The most famous ancient site in Britain. Built in several stages between 3000 and 1500BC, incorporating stones from as far away as the Preseli Mountains in Wales (219 miles). Stonehenge in depth
Amesbury,
Wiltshire,
England
The Stonehenge Landscape takes in much of the World Heritage Site around the famous stone circle. The National Trust owns 830ha of land surrounding Stonehenge, and within the extended landscape around the stone circle are burial mounds and a huge ‘cursus’ enclosure.
3-4 Stonehenge Cottages,
King Barrows Amesbury,
Wiltshire,
England,
SP4 7DD
A Neolithic long barrow with multiple burial chambers. Stone Littleton is one of the most easily accessible long barrows in Britain. The barrow is oriented north west - south east, and is about 30 metres long. It is 12 metres wide at its widest, and 2 metres high.
In 1939 archaeologists unearthed an astonishing Anglo-Saxon ship burial in Woodbridge, Suffolk; astonishing both for the state of preservation of the objects within the tomb, but also astonishing for the sheer rich quality of the artifacts. The burial goods from Sutton Hoo are remarkable - gold weapons and armour, inlaid ornaments, silver and tableware. Also found with the body was a purse containing 37 gold Merovingian (Gaulish) gold coins dating from the 620's AD.
Tranmer House,
Sutton Hoo Woodbridge,
East Anglia,
Suffolk,
England,
IP12 3DJ
S series of three stone circles aligned in a row. This is the only known example of a stone circle linear grouping in England. The stone circles stand on flat ground below the rock formation known as The Cheesewring.
Minions,
Cornwall,
England
A small stone circle set in a woodland glade. As the name suggests, the circle is composed of nine stones. It was constructed in the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age, around 2000 BCE.
A35,
Winterbourne Abbas,
Dorset,
England
A Neolithic burial chamber marks the point where the historical boundaries of the counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset met.
Marshfield,
West Country,
Gloucestershire,
England
The Tregiffian Burial Chamber is a Neolithic or early Bronze Age chambered tomb. The site features a 15 metre wide mound edged with kerb stones. A funereal chamber has been set into the south west corner of the mound.
Lamorna,
Cornwall,
England
A large Neolithic dolmen, or quoit, that is probably the best preserved example in Britain. The dolmen is composed of two large upright stones on each side, capped with a huge, sloping capstone. There is a small stone to enclose the back of the burial chamber (now fallen) and a frontal stone.
St Cleer,
Cornwall,
England
Well, it might be a horse, or it might be a dragon, and it might be Celtic, and it might be Iron Age, and the fact that it is terribly hard to see the whole thing from anywhere but up in the air has given rise to theory that it is a signal to extraterrestrials, but you must admit that the White Horse is impressive. Cut into a hillside just below an Iron Age hill fort, and only a mile from Wayland's Smithy.
Uffington,
Oxfordshire,
England
Uley Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located high on Crawley Hill, on the Cotswold escarpment, overlooking the Severn valley. The barrow is of the Cotswold-Severn type, similar to Nympsfield Long Barrow a mile away.
B4066,
Uley,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England
Originally a megalithic mortuary house, later a chambered tomb fronted by an elaborate entrance (see photo). Ony a few yards off the ancient Ridgeway track, and less than a mile from the Uffington hill fort and the famous White Horse. The name "Wayland " refers to Wayland the Smith, the Scandinavian Wodin, and the story goes that if you leave your horse at the site along with a few pennies, the animal will be reshod when you return.
Uffington,
Oxfordshire,
England
A long, winding avenue, composed of parallel rows of standing stones, stretching the the southern end of the henge at Avebury to The Sanctuary on Overton Hill, over 1.5 miles away. Over 100 pairs of stones still stand, most near the Avebury end of the Avenue.
B4003,
Avebury,
Wiltshire,
England
Long, tapering chambered tomb, with several galleries off the main passage. May have been linked with the nearby Avebury complex in ritual observances.
Avebury,
near Avesbury,
Wiltshire,
England
The most famous of the causewayed camps, it even gave its name to the culture which created them. It may have been used as a communal gathering-place, and for religious observances.
Avebury,
Wiltshire,
England
A Neolithic long barrow with at least three chambers, contained within three concentric ditches. Remains of animal bones were found when the site was excavated. The barrow interior cannot be entered.
Oathill Lane,
Rodmarton,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England
A large cluster of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds on either side of the A35. The barrows have been described as a Bronze Age cemetery. What is fascinating about the site is that so many different types of barrows are clustered so close together. Here you will find disc barrows, bell barrows, bowl barrows,pond barrows, and the remains of what may be a hut circle.
Winterbourne Abbas,
Dorset,
England
Ditched enclosure that once housed a wooden building made up of six concentric circles. Possibly the site of child-sacrifice; the skeleton of an infant was found in a grave within the henge, its skull split in two.
Durrington,
Wiltshire,
England
Yeavering Bell is the largest Iron Age hill fort in Northumberland, situated atop a high hill on the edge of the Cheviot Hills, within the Northumberland National Park. The 'Bell' is actually the entire hill, at the top of which is an area of about 5.6 hectares surrounded by a stone wall which originally stood to a height of 2.5 metres and is up to 4 metres in width. Within the enclosed area can be seen the remains of Iron Age roundhouses. At its height, the community on Yeavering bell supported up to 130 houses. Within the enclosure is a smaller area surrounded by a ditch, where the remains of an burial cairn can be found, a sign that the hill was used by inhabitants of the region as far back as Neolithic times. At the foot of Yeavering Bell is Gefrin, the site of a palace used by the the Saxon kings of Northumberland.
Old Yeavering,
Northumberland,
England
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