Birkrigg stone circle

Birkrigg is a Bronze Age stone circle sitting on open moorland south of Ulverston. The site consists of two concentric rings, with the outer ring containing roughly 15 stones and the inner ring holding about 10 stones positioned closer together.

The circle was built during the Bronze Age and shows signs of being used by multiple generations over time. Archaeological excavations revealed that people cremated and buried their dead at this location in dedicated areas within the rings.

The name comes from the boggy ground that once covered this area. The stones themselves mark where ancient people gathered to remember their dead and perform rituals important to their community.

The circle sits on open moorland on a hilltop with clear walking paths through heather and ferns. The site is accessible year-round, and from the top you gain wide views across the surrounding landscape.

Archaeologists uncovered red ochre and stone tools during excavations, pointing to ceremonial activities beyond just burials. These discoveries suggest the site held deeper ritual significance than a simple burial ground.