Doll Tor, Bronze Age stone circle and burial ground in Birchover, England
Doll Tor is a Bronze Age stone circle near Birchover comprised of six upright stones arranged in a rectangular pattern. Dry stone walls connect the standing rocks and divide the interior spaces of the monument.
The monument was constructed in the Bronze Age and served as a burial site for an extended period. Archaeologists began systematic study in the 1850s, with additional investigations taking place decades later to understand its full extent.
The site served as a burial ground where cremated remains of community members were placed among the stones as part of ancient ritual practices. The arrangement of the standing rocks suggests this location held ceremonial importance for those who built it.
The site sits on sloping ground and is reached via field and woodland paths from Birchover village. Sturdy footwear is helpful as the terrain can be uneven and muddy depending on recent weather conditions.
The site experienced unauthorized alterations in the 1990s when unknown individuals added extra stones and disturbed the eastern mound. Restorers later carefully returned it to its original arrangement based on historical records.
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