Archaeological sites · South West England
Mayne Stone Circle
In or near West Knighton.
Mayne Stone Circle — archaeological in england south east.
John Stephen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South · 4.3 km
About
Mayne Stone Circle is a archaeological located in england south east. 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: River Frome SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mayne Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This stone circle is notable for its ancient origins and is part of the region's rich prehistoric heritage. Visitors can explore the arrangement of stones, which offers insight into the ceremonial practices of past societies. The site contributes to the understanding of Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6827, -2.3934
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- West Knighton
- Postcode
- DT2 8LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester South — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: n9689739001 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17650754 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mayne Stone Circle?
- Mayne Stone Circle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8LT), in the parish of West Knighton.
- What is Mayne Stone Circle?
- Mayne Stone Circle — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Mayne Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8LT.
- Is Mayne Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Mayne Stone Circle is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Mayne Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester South, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8LT.