Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
ring of stones
In or near Ripponden.
ring of stones — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
ring of stones is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, 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: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The ring of stones in Yorkshire is an archaeological site featuring a circular arrangement of stones. Its significance lies in its representation of prehistoric rituals and social structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6608, -1.9342
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Ripponden
- Postcode
- HX4 0FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/533565089 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is ring of stones?
- ring of stones is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX4 0FQ), in the parish of Ripponden.
- What is ring of stones?
- ring of stones — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to ring of stones?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX4 0FQ.
- Is ring of stones a protected site?
- Yes — ring of stones is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is ring of stones free to visit?
- Yes, ring of stones is free to enter.
- How do I get to ring of stones?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX4 0FQ.