Archaeological sites · North West England
Elva Plain Stone Circle
In or near Embleton.
Elva Plain Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Elva Plain Stone Circle is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elva Plain Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This stone circle is a notable example of prehistoric monument construction. Visitors can observe the arrangement of stones, which offers insight into the ceremonial practices of ancient communities. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6738, -3.2777
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Setmurthy
- Postcode
- CA13 9SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- osm: w510791234 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17675449 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elva Plain Stone Circle?
- Elva Plain Stone Circle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9SQ), in the parish of Setmurthy.
- What is Elva Plain Stone Circle?
- Elva Plain Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Elva Plain Stone Circle?
- Drivers can use postcode CA13 9SQ.
- Is Elva Plain Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Elva Plain Stone Circle is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Elva Plain Stone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9SQ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.