Shap Stone Avenue, Archaeological site in Shap, Great Britain
The Shap Stone Avenue extends over two miles and includes stone circles, standing stones, and burial mounds along a northwest-oriented path near Shap village.
The site dates back to the Late Neolithic period, between 3200 and 2500 BC, when communities established this megalithic complex as part of larger ceremonial landscapes.
The Goggleby Stone, marked with ancient cup markings, represents the engineering capabilities and artistic expressions of prehistoric communities in Cumbria.
Visitors can explore the remaining granite stones behind the Kings Arms pub and along the walls near Peggy Wood, where several large stones persist.
The stones used in the avenue contain distinct pink crystals specific to Shap granite, making them geologically significant within British megalithic monuments.
Location: Shap
GPS coordinates: 54.51310,-2.66880
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:34
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