Gamelands stone circle

Gamelands stone circle is an oval-shaped monument at the base of Knott Scar in Cumbria, measuring about 44.5 by 37.5 meters across. The stones composing it are mostly red granite, with one distinctive limestone block breaking the uniformity.

The monument originally contained around 40 stones before farm work in 1862 disturbed the arrangement. Today roughly 33 stones remain standing, most of them reduced to less than one meter in height.

The circle holds meaning as a gathering place from prehistoric times, where communities gathered for rituals and ceremonies. Walking around it today, you can sense how people once used this elevated ground for coming together.

The location sits roughly one mile east of Orton village and remains accessible year-round to explore. The low height of the stones and flat terrain make it easy to walk around and view the monument from different angles.

Excavations near the circle uncovered worked flints and a probable prehistoric stone cist. These findings suggest people spent time here carrying out different kinds of activities over an extended period.

Location: Orton

GPS coordinates: 54.46760,-2.55690

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05