Porlock Stone Circle, Bronze Age stone circle in Porlock, England.
Porlock Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument in Somerset, near the village of Porlock, made from local green sandstone blocks arranged in a roughly circular pattern. Some stones remain upright while others have fallen or shifted over time.
The circle was built during the Bronze Age and is one of the few stone monuments still standing on Exmoor. During World War II, military training in the area caused damage and led to the loss of several stones.
Porlock Stone Circle is one of only two prehistoric stone arrangements on Exmoor, which makes it a rare remnant of that period in the region. The stones are made from local green sandstone, giving the circle a color that stands out clearly when you visit.
The site is reached through a gate in a field near a small brick bridge over a stream, and parking is available nearby. The ground can be muddy and uneven, so sturdy footwear is a good idea, especially after rain.
A Roman-British lead wheel was once found buried beneath the stones, suggesting that people from a later period knew of this place and came here. This rare find points to the site being known and visited long after it was first built.
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