Stone Circles in the Peak District

There are some impressive examples of neolithic henges and Bronze Age stone circles to be visited in the Peak. The first Neolithic settlers moved here about five thousand years ago. They were great movers of stone and built with locally found materials such as the gritstone and limestone. Archaeologists consider the stone circles to be ceremonial and secular meeting places, probably used at particular times of the year, such as midsummer and at the equinoxes.

Arbor Low

Arbour Low Peak DistrictArbor Low - this large circular henge, built around 2000 BC, is the Peakland's largest henge and classed as one of the most important neolithic monuments in Britain.

Set within a 250' diameter circular earth bank crossed by two causeways, 47 recumbent stones lie with 3 central stones. The stones are surrounded by a ditch, and an external circular bank some 2 metres high.

Arbor Low is in the care of English Heritage and access to the site is from a car park adjacent to Arbor Low farm.

Nine Ladies Stone Circle - Stanton Moor

 King Stone Stanton Moor

 Nine Ladies - this stone circle is situated by the side of the public footpath across the moor itself, Stanton Moor. The moor itself, a 1096' gritstone outlier set amidst miles of limestone, was once greatly revered by our prehistoric ancestors who littered the moor with cairns and stone circles. The circle is thought to date from the Bronze Age and was probably erected around 1500bc.

 Nine Ladies Stone Circle - Stanton Moor

King Stone - associated with the circle is the "King Stone" 1 metre in height and situated 40 metres away from the main group.

Nearby is the Nine Stones Circle, situated close to Robin Hood's Stride, west of Birchover. The circle is visible from the footpath that passes close- by, but has no right of access.

Accommodation near Stanton Moor

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Warren Carr Barn
Warren Carr
Near Stanton Lees
Matlock
Derbyshire DE42LN

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Holmefield Guest House
Dale Road North
Darley Dale
Matlock
Derbyshire DE4 2HY

Holmefield Guest House Darley Dale Matlock DerbyshireHolmefield is an elegant, spacious, Victorian country home located between Bakewell and Matlock, set in 3/4 of an acre of sheltered south facing gardens, enjoying uninterrupted views over the Derwent valley. The Historic Peak steam railway can be seen from the house... more details
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Congreave Farm B&B
Congreave
Nr Bakewell
Derbyshire DE4 2NF

Congreave Farm Accommodation in Bakewell Derbyshire Peak DistrictOur peaceful 18th century farmhouse has marvellous views, quality beds and large oak-beamed bedrooms. Feel at home with our genuine Derbyshire hospitality. Rates £25- 30 pppn. 4 Diamonds & Gold Award.
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