The Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell Farm

The Kingston Russell Stone Circle consists of eighteen fallen stones arranged in an oval formation spanning 27 meters from north to south.

The stone circle dates back to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period, approximately 4,000 years ago during Britain's megalithic construction era.

The stones likely served multiple purposes for local communities, including religious ceremonies, calendar setting, and gathering places for important social decisions.

The monument stands at an intersection of five footpaths on a chalk ridge between Abbotsbury and Littlebredy villages, accessible through marked walking trails.

This stone formation represents the largest preserved stone circle in Dorset, with stones varying in size from 2 meters to 1 meter in length.

Location: Kingston Russell

Operator: English Heritage

Phone: +448703331181

Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kingston-russell-stone-circle

GPS coordinates: 50.68850,-2.59899

Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:54