Yellowmead Down, Stone circle in Sheepstor, Devon, United Kingdom
The Yellowmead Down consists of four concentric stone circles with an outer ring measuring 66 feet in diameter and containing 24 stones.
Richard Hanson Worth discovered these stone circles in 1921 when vegetation burned off, revealing stones buried under thick heather coverage.
The stone circle features multiple rings that researchers study to understand prehistoric ceremonial practices and construction methods in ancient Britain.
Visitors can reach the site by parking 750 meters northeast and walking across open moorland, requiring appropriate footwear for uneven terrain.
The site includes 17 small to medium-sized stones arranged in eight distinct lines, forming a 28.4-meter-long multiple stone row.
GPS coordinates: 50.49286,-4.01052
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:18
Burrator Reservoir
2.4 km
Ditsworthy Warren House
1.8 km
Drizzlecombe
1.8 km
Brisworthy stone circle
2.6 km
Ringmoor stone row and cairn circle
2.3 km
Round cairn 190m east of Cross Gate
2.1 km
Church of St Leonard, Sheepstor
1.5 km
Brooke Monuments To The North Of Church Of St Leonard
1.5 km
Leather Tor Bridge
2.2 km
Middleworth farmstead, 450m south east of Norsworthy Bridge
1.4 km
Roman's Cross
1.5 km
Wayside cross 75m south east of Cross Gate
2.1 km
Cairn with a cist north of Whittenknowles Rocks
1.2 km
Multi-period remains at Hentor Warren
2.4 km
Prehistoric settlement, three round cairns and a post-medieval rabbit warren at Legis Tor
2.3 km
Crazy Well Farmstead, 420m south of Crazy Well Pool
2.3 km
Cairn with cist north of Gutter Tor
726 m
Cairn with a cist east of Willings Walls Reave
2.7 km
Three round cairns 370m ENE of Down Tor
2 km
Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles and later farmstead at Whittenknowles Rocks
1.3 km
Longstone Manor House
1.9 km
Round cairn 100m south of Down Tor
1.6 km
Keaglesborough Mine and Riddipit farmstead 850m north east of Norsworthy Bridge
2.3 km
Yellowmead stone circles, cairn and stone alignment
16 m
Cist south east of Roughtor Plantation
676 m
Maj J. Bayly Memorial Cross, Sheepstor
1.5 km
Riddipit hull 700m WSW of the northern end of Raddick Lane
2.5 km
Two Brothers Adit
1.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes