Archaeological sites · South West England
Stanton Drew Great Circle
In or near Chelwood.
Stanton Drew Great Circle — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
D M Wilmot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parson Street · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stanton Drew Great Circle is a archaeological located in england-south-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: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stanton Drew Great Circle is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features a complex of standing stones arranged in a circular formation, making it one of the largest stone circles in the country. The site dates back to the Neolithic era and is of significant historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3671, -2.5761
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Stanton Drew
- Postcode
- BS39 4EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Nearest railway station
- Parson Street — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/758053062 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanton Drew Great Circle?
- Stanton Drew Great Circle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS39 4EP), in the parish of Stanton Drew.
- What is Stanton Drew Great Circle?
- Stanton Drew Great Circle — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stanton Drew Great Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS39 4EP.
- Is Stanton Drew Great Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Stanton Drew Great Circle is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Stanton Drew Great Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Stanton Drew Great Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stanton Drew Great Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS39 4EP.