Hordron Edge stone circle

Hordron Edge is a Bronze Age stone circle situated on Moscar Moor near Cutthroat Bridge. It comprises eleven stones of varying heights arranged in a formation roughly 15 meters across.

The circle was built around 2000 BC when populations began settling in the Peak District following climate shifts. This Bronze Age construction marks a period when communities chose to inhabit this moorland area.

The site holds local folklore, particularly centered on the prominent Fairy Stone positioned at its southwest point, which locals associate with strange light occurrences. These stories have shaped how people experience and remember the place over generations.

The stone circle sits on Moscar Moor, roughly 540 meters southeast of Cutthroat Bridge, accessible via moorland paths. Visitors should be prepared for boggy ground and variable weather conditions typical of upland areas.

Excavations have uncovered additional stones buried beneath the peat, suggesting the original formation may have contained up to 26 stones. This discovery reveals the circle was once larger and more complex than its visible remains indicate today.

Location: Derwent

GPS coordinates: 53.37810,-1.67791

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06