Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blackheath Circle
In or near Calderbrook.
Blackheath Circle — an archaeological site in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Todmorden · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackheath Circle is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Blackheath Circle, also known as the Frying Pan Circle, is a prehistoric monument located in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. It features the remains of a ring cairn that has been significantly impacted by a golf course built on the site, which was once a burial place containing urns and other archaeological artifacts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackheath Circle is an archaeological site located in North-West England. This site features a prehistoric stone circle, notable for its historical significance in understanding ancient ceremonial practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7252, -2.0873
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Todmorden
- Postcode
- OL14 8RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Todmorden — 1.5 km
- Official site
- megalithix.wordpress.com
Sources
- osm: way/1338345950 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackheath Circle?
- Blackheath Circle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode OL14 8RE), in the parish of Todmorden.
- What is Blackheath Circle?
- Blackheath Circle — an archaeological site in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackheath Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Todmorden, about 1.5 km away. The nearest town is Calderbrook. Drivers can use postcode OL14 8RE.
- Is Blackheath Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Blackheath Circle is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blackheath Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Blackheath Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackheath Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Todmorden, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL14 8RE.