Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Nine Stones Close
In or near Stanton in Peak.
Nine Stones Close — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nine Stones Close is a archaeological located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Nine Stones Close is a Neolithic/Bronze Age stone circle located in Derbyshire, featuring four remaining gritstone orthostats. The site is historically significant, with various accounts of its past and legends associated with the stones, suggesting they may have been part of a burial site.
Place summary
Nine Stones Close is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. It features a notable arrangement of standing stones, significant for its prehistoric context and cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1605, -1.6644
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Birchover
- Postcode
- DE4 2LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 4 km
- Official site
- www.stone-circles.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/158678341 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nine Stones Close?
- Nine Stones Close is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 2LY), in the parish of Birchover.
- What is Nine Stones Close?
- Nine Stones Close — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nine Stones Close?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 2LY.
- Is Nine Stones Close free to visit?
- Yes, Nine Stones Close is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nine Stones Close?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 2LY.