Scorhill, Bronze Age stone circle in Gidleigh Common, Devon, United Kingdom
The circle measures 27 meters in diameter and contains 23 standing stones and 11 fallen stones, with heights ranging from 0.85 to 2.25 meters.
During the Bronze Age, inhabitants constructed this circle, which originally contained between 51 and 70 stones, though many were later removed for building local structures.
The center of the circle shows evidence of large fires, while archaeological findings include flint artifacts dating back to the Mesolithic period around 8500 BC.
Visitors can reach the circle by parking at Scorhill Farm and following the marked footpath across Scorhill Down through the Dartmoor National Park.
The tallest standing stone aligns with the setting sun during Midsummer Eve, indicating possible astronomical purposes in its original design.
Location: Devon
GPS coordinates: 50.67060,-3.90542
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:26
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