Stone circles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Backstone Circle
Backstone Circle — a stone circle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
About
Backstone Circle is a stone circle located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Backstone Circle is a stone circle located in Yorkshire. This prehistoric monument is notable for its arrangement of stones, which dates back to ancient times. It is an important example of Neolithic ritual architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9113, -1.8096
Sources
- osm: node/4147851990 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backstone Circle?
- Backstone Circle is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.9113°, -1.8096°.