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Part of stone circle, Kirksanton

Ancient stone or rock art
Part of stone circle, Kirksanton
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Part of stone circle, Kirksanton is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the picture's recorded map point.
Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone was part of a ritual or ceremonial stone circle. Such sites were often used for communal gatherings, astronomical observations, or burial rites, though local folklore may have later woven in stories of fairies or ancient spirits.

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Photo: Andy Deacon · CC BY-SA 2.0