Arbor Low, Neolithic stone circle and henge in Middleton and Smerrill, England.
The site contains approximately 50 limestone blocks arranged in an egg-shaped circle, surrounded by an earthen bank measuring 90 meters in diameter.
Archaeological excavations in 1901 and 1902 uncovered human remains, flint tools, arrowheads, and bone artifacts dating back to the Late Neolithic period.
The central stone arrangement, known as the cove, indicates this location served as a significant ceremonial gathering place for Neolithic communities.
Entry to the site requires payment of £1 per adult, with access through private farmland and a 300-meter walk from the parking area.
The limestone blocks, measuring up to 2.9 meters in length, were transported from nearby pavements rather than quarried from the surrounding ditch.
Location: Middleton and Smerrill
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/arbor-low-stone-circle-and-gib-hill-barrow
GPS coordinates: 53.16893,-1.76152
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:35
Stone circles are megalithic structures from prehistoric times. These monuments served as astronomical observation points and gathering places. The constructions demonstrate the technical abilities of early societies. The stones were placed and aligned with precision. Many of these circles connect to solstices and star constellations.
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