Archaeological sites · South West England
Leskernick South Stone Circle
In or near Altarnun.
Leskernick South Stone 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
Leskernick South Stone 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: Bodmin Moor, North SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leskernick South Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features a prehistoric stone circle, characteristic of ancient ritualistic practices in the region. The site provides insight into the ceremonial landscape of the time, attracting those interested in history and archaeology. Visitors can observe the arrangement of stones, which reflect the construction techniques of early societies in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5881, -4.5610
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Altarnun
- Postcode
- PL15 7TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- osm: w901745748 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q97384001 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leskernick South Stone Circle?
- Leskernick South Stone Circle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7TL), in the parish of Altarnun.
- What is Leskernick South Stone Circle?
- Leskernick South Stone Circle — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Leskernick South Stone Circle?
- Drivers can use postcode PL15 7TL.
- Is Leskernick South Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Leskernick South Stone Circle is part of the Bodmin Moor, North SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Leskernick South Stone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7TL. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.