The Bull Ring

The Bull Ring is a circular earthwork monument in Dove Holes consisting of a central raised platform surrounded by a ditch and outer bank. The structure spans about 53 by 46 meters and represents a typical late Neolithic henge design.

The monument was constructed during the late Neolithic period and contained a standing stone recorded in 1789, indicating an earlier stone circle once existed here. This evidence shows the site held importance for prehistoric communities over a prolonged timespan.

Multiple excavations at the site between 1902 and 1984 uncovered pottery fragments and flint tools, indicating regular human activity in prehistoric times.

The monument sits behind a church and school in Dove Holes and is accessible via marked pathways from the village. The site is open to explore year-round in all weather conditions.

The site features two distinct entrances with causeways spanning about 9 meters across, positioned precisely at the northern and southern points of the formation. This symmetrical layout suggests deliberate design linked to specific activities or ceremonies held at the location.

Location: Dove Holes

Location: Chapel-en-le-Frith

GPS coordinates: 53.30096,-1.88367

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07