Archaeological sites · North East England
Hethpool Stone Circle
In or near Akeld.
Hethpool Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland central.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Hethpool Stone Circle is a archaeological located in scotland central. 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: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hethpool Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features a series of standing stones arranged in a circular formation, indicative of ancient ceremonial practices. The site provides insights into the region's prehistoric landscape and the cultural practices of its early inhabitants. Visitors can explore the stones set against a backdrop of natural scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5437, -2.1719
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: w1053639838 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17650740 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hethpool Stone Circle?
- Hethpool Stone Circle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TW), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Hethpool Stone Circle?
- Hethpool Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland central.
- How do I get to Hethpool Stone Circle?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TW.
- Is Hethpool Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Hethpool Stone Circle is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hethpool Stone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TW. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.