Scorhill, Bronze Age stone circle in Gidleigh Common, Devon, United Kingdom
Scorhill is a Bronze Age stone circle on Gidleigh Common within Dartmoor, composed of standing and fallen stones scattered across open moorland. The structure sits at a high elevation on the moor where walkers can see the arrangement clearly from several directions.
Bronze Age inhabitants built this circle, though originally it contained considerably more stones than remain visible today. Over time, local people removed many stones for construction projects and farming needs in the surrounding area.
The name comes from a nearby farm that visitors still see on approach, and the site sits within open moorland that local walkers have traversed for generations. The arrangement of stones reflects how prehistoric people marked important gathering places on the landscape.
The site is best reached on foot by following footpaths across the moorland from a nearby farm area. The terrain is open and exposed, so visitors should dress for changing weather and expect uneven ground throughout the area.
Excavations at this site revealed large fire pits in the center of the circle, suggesting it served purposes beyond a simple monument. The charred remains indicate gatherings and rituals may have occurred here, making it a working social space rather than just a marker on the landscape.
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