Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Bamford Moor Circle
In or near Hathersage.
Bamford Moor Circle — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bamford · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bamford Moor Circle is a archaeological located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Bamford Moor Circle is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Derbyshire, featuring six stones set into an earth embankment. The site offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including High Neb and Stanage Edge, and is near other historical features like the Old Woman Stone.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bamford Moor Circle is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. It features a prehistoric stone circle, notable for its historical significance in understanding ancient rituals and habitation. The site is part of the region's rich archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3572, -1.6692
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Bamford
- Postcode
- S33 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Bamford — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.stone-circles.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3955463594 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bamford Moor Circle?
- Bamford Moor Circle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 0AD), in the parish of Bamford.
- What is Bamford Moor Circle?
- Bamford Moor Circle — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bamford Moor Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Bamford, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 0AD.
- Is Bamford Moor Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Bamford Moor Circle is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bamford Moor Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Bamford Moor Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bamford Moor Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Bamford, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 0AD.