Stone circles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Backstone Circle
In or near Denton.
Backstone Circle — a stone circle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
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
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 8RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkley — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/4147851990 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backstone Circle?
- Backstone Circle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 8RS), in the parish of Ilkley.
- What is Backstone Circle?
- Backstone Circle — a stone circle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Backstone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 8RS.
- Is Backstone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Backstone Circle is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Backstone Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Backstone Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Backstone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 8RS.