Rollright Stones, Stone circle and dolmen in Long Compton, England.
The Rollright Stones consist of three distinct monuments: the King's Men circle, the King Stone monolith, and the Whispering Knights dolmen.
The Whispering Knights burial chamber dates from 3800 BC, while the King's Men circle was constructed during the Late Neolithic period around 2500 BC.
Local folklore tells of a witch who transformed a king and his army into stone, with the king becoming the King Stone and his knights the circle.
The Rollright Trust maintains the site through entry fees and donations, offering educational visits and regular open days for the public.
The stones of the King's Men circle were positioned closely together to create an almost continuous wall, different from other prehistoric circles in Britain.
Location: Rollright
Location: Long Compton
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rollright-stones
GPS coordinates: 51.97556,-1.57083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
Stone circles are megalithic structures from prehistoric times. These monuments served as astronomical observation points and gathering places. The constructions demonstrate the technical abilities of early societies. The stones were placed and aligned with precision. Many of these circles connect to solstices and star constellations.
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