Archaeological sites · South West England
Fernworthy Circle
In or near Gidleigh.
Fernworthy Circle — archaeological in england south west.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Fernworthy Circle is a archaeological located in england south west. 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: North Dartmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fernworthy Circle is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This ancient stone circle is notable for its historical significance and connection to prehistoric rituals. Visitors can observe the arrangement of stones that has stood for centuries, providing insight into the region's ancient past. The site is set within a landscape that offers a sense of the area's archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6412, -3.9038
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Chagford
- Postcode
- TQ13 8EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
Sources
- osm: w240224634 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17663392 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fernworthy Circle?
- Fernworthy Circle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 8EY), in the parish of Chagford.
- What is Fernworthy Circle?
- Fernworthy Circle — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Fernworthy Circle?
- Drivers can use postcode TQ13 8EY.
- Is Fernworthy Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Fernworthy Circle is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Fernworthy Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 8EY. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.