
What is recorded here
Buttern Hill Stone Circle is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the picture's recorded map point.
Buttern Hill Stone Circle is likely to date from the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, based on the characteristics of similar stone circles in the region. Its purpose may have been ritual or ceremonial, possibly linked to astronomical observations or seasonal festivals, though specific folklore or use is not recorded.
The picture record does not grant public access. Use signed public paths and do not enter private land without permission.
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Photo: Guy Wareham · CC BY-SA 2.0