Stone circles · North West England
Knapperthaw Stone Circle
In or near Colton.
Knapperthaw Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby-in-Furness · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knapperthaw Stone Circle is a stone circle located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knapperthaw Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in North-West England. It is notable for its ancient construction, reflecting the region's Neolithic heritage. The site is part of the rich archaeological landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2487, -3.1065
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lowick
- Postcode
- LA12 7PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby-in-Furness — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/1053639835 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knapperthaw Stone Circle?
- Knapperthaw Stone Circle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 7PW), in the parish of Lowick.
- What is Knapperthaw Stone Circle?
- Knapperthaw Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knapperthaw Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby-in-Furness, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 7PW.
- Is Knapperthaw Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Knapperthaw Stone Circle is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Knapperthaw Stone Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Knapperthaw Stone Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knapperthaw Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby-in-Furness, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 7PW.