Archaeological sites · North East England
Stone circle
In or near Helbeck.
Stone circle — archaeological in england north east.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Stone circle is a archaeological located in england north east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lune Forest SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in North-East England. This ancient monument features a series of standing stones arranged in a circular formation, reflecting the area's prehistoric significance. It offers insights into early human activity and ritual practices. The site is of particular interest to archaeologists and historians studying the region's ancient cultures.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5787, -2.2329
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Lunedale
- Postcode
- DL12 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: w1054420586 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17674140 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stone circle?
- Stone circle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0PB), in the parish of Lunedale.
- What is Stone circle?
- Stone circle — archaeological in england north east.
- How do I get to Stone circle?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0PB.
- Is Stone circle a protected site?
- Yes — Stone circle is part of the Lune Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Stone circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0PB. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.