Archaeological sites · North West England
Glassonby Circle
In or near Kirkoswald.
Glassonby Circle — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glassonby Circle is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Glassonby Circle is a Bronze Age round cairn and carved rock located in Cumbria, near the village of Glassonby. The site features a ring of stones that may have served as a kerb around a central cairn, with evidence of past excavations revealing burial practices and rock art that suggest its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glassonby Circle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This monument is a stone circle, notable for its prehistoric significance and its association with ancient rituals.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7473, -2.6652
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Glassonby
- Postcode
- CA10 1DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.stone-circles.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1054494717 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glassonby Circle?
- Glassonby Circle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1DS), in the parish of Glassonby.
- What is Glassonby Circle?
- Glassonby Circle — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glassonby Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1DS.
- Is Glassonby Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Glassonby Circle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Glassonby Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Glassonby Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glassonby Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1DS.