Hampton Down Stone Circle, Stone circle near Portesham, England
The stone circle contains nine stones arranged in two arcs, forming a 14-meter diameter ring on elevated ground near Chesil Beach.
Archaeological excavations in 1965 revealed an earlier structure with stone sockets beneath a field bank, measuring between 18 to 20 feet in diameter.
The site includes multiple sarsen stones dating from Bronze Age practices, representing a regional tradition of monument construction between 3300 and 900 BCE.
The stone circle requires careful navigation during certain seasons as surrounding vegetation, including thistles and nettles, often obscures the pathway.
Located 680 feet above sea level, the circle provides views of the English coast and remains the only extensively excavated stone circle in Dorset.
Website: https://megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=973
GPS coordinates: 50.67679,-2.57301
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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