Stone circles · North West England
Swinside Stone Circle
In or near Foxfield.
Swinside Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Andrew Hill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Foxfield · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swinside Stone Circle is a stone circle located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Swinside Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in North-West England. It comprises a ring of stones that dates back to the Neolithic era. The site is noted for its well-preserved structure and alignment with astronomical events.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2825, -3.2739
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Millom Without
- Postcode
- LA18 5LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Foxfield — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/124915749 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swinside Stone Circle?
- Swinside Stone Circle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA18 5LD), in the parish of Millom Without.
- What is Swinside Stone Circle?
- Swinside Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swinside Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA18 5LD.
- Is Swinside Stone Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Swinside Stone Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swinside Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Foxfield, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA18 5LD.