Stone circles · South West England
Kingston Russell Stone Circle
In or near Long Bredy.
Kingston Russell Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kingston Russell Stone Circle is a stone circle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Kingston Russell Stone Circle is a prehistoric site featuring a circle of 18 fallen stones, believed to date back to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age. It is located on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and offers a glimpse into ancient ceremonial practices and community gatherings.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kingston Russell Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in South-West England. This ancient monument is distinguished by its arrangement of large stones, reflecting Neolithic construction techniques. It is an example of the region's rich archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6885, -2.5989
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Long Bredy and Kingston Russell
- Postcode
- DT3 4JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 870 333 1181
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/425722873 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingston Russell Stone Circle?
- Kingston Russell Stone Circle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4JX), in the parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell.
- What is Kingston Russell Stone Circle?
- Kingston Russell Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kingston Russell Stone Circle?
- Drivers can use postcode DT3 4JX.
- Is Kingston Russell Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Kingston Russell Stone Circle is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kingston Russell Stone Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Kingston Russell Stone Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingston Russell Stone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4JX. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.