Stannon stone circle

Stannon stone circle is a Bronze Age ring formation on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall containing roughly 77 stones arranged in a slightly flattened pattern on the slopes of Dinnever Hill. The stones vary in height and together create a geometrically notable structure spanning approximately 40 meters across.

The site was built during the Middle Bronze Age as part of a settlement featuring round houses where roughly a hundred people farmed the land. Archaeological digs in the 1960s revealed remains of this prehistoric community.

The stone circle forms part of a ceremonial complex alongside Louden Hill and Fernacre circles, with stones positioned to align with Rough Tor during specific sunrise events.

The site is reached via minor country roads from the A30 and a walking path leads between two streams to the circle near Stannon Farm. The location sits on open moorland, so visitors should expect exposed conditions and wear sturdy footwear.

The stone arrangement follows a precise mathematical pattern that reveals careful planning by its prehistoric builders. Some stones stand just half a meter tall while the largest bases exceed one meter wide.

GPS coordinates: 50.58950,-4.65026

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25