Archaeological sites · South West England
The Merry Maidens Stone Circle
In or near Lamorna.
The Merry Maidens Stone Circle — archaeological in england south west.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 7.5 km
About
The Merry Maidens Stone Circle 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Merry Maidens Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This prehistoric stone circle features 19 standing stones arranged in a near-perfect circle, believed to date back to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The site is associated with various local legends and is a notable example of megalithic architecture in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers views of the nearby countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.0651, -5.5888
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Buryan, Lamorna and Paul
- Postcode
- TR19 6BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 7.5 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Merry Maidens Stone Circle?
- The Merry Maidens Stone Circle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR19 6BQ), in the parish of St. Buryan, Lamorna and Paul.
- What is The Merry Maidens Stone Circle?
- The Merry Maidens Stone Circle — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to The Merry Maidens Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR19 6BQ.
- Is The Merry Maidens Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — The Merry Maidens Stone Circle is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Merry Maidens Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR19 6BQ.