Archaeological sites · South West England
Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake
In or near Gidleigh.
Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake — archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6309°, -3.9245°.
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Official information
The Grey Wethers features two stone circles along with three round cairns, two ring cairns, and an oval enclosure. This archaeological site offers visitors a glimpse into ancient monument construction and the historical significance of the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Grey Wethers is an archaeological site located in Great Stannon Newtake, South-West England. It features two stone circles, three round cairns, two ring cairns, and an oval enclosure. This site is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6309, -3.9245
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678337 (CC0)
- commons: Part of the east circle at Grey Wethers - geograph.org.uk - 946291.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake?
- Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake — archaeological site in Dartmoor Forest, West Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake?
- Its coordinates are 50.6309°, -3.9245°.
- Is Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake a listed building?
- Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake a protected site?
- Yes — Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake free to visit?
- Yes, Two stone circles known as The Grey Wethers, three round cairns, two ring cairns and an oval enclosure in Great Stannon Newtake is free to enter.