Archaeological sites · South West England
Stone circle and cairn
In or near Gidleigh.
Stone circle and cairn — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 6.3 km
About
Stone circle and cairn 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: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stone Circle and Cairn is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This site features a prehistoric stone circle, indicative of ancient ritual practices. The accompanying cairn adds to its historical significance, suggesting burial or commemorative functions. Visitors may explore the surrounding landscape, which provides context for this ancient monument.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6900, -3.9371
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: w116455657 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17649256 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stone circle and cairn?
- Stone circle and cairn is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Stone circle and cairn?
- Stone circle and cairn — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Stone circle and cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.3 km away. Its coordinates are 50.6900°, -3.9371°.
- Is Stone circle and cairn a protected site?
- Yes — Stone circle and cairn is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Stone circle and cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.3 km away.