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Shap large regular stone circle

Scheduled monument

Why this matters

Dated to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, Shap large regular stone circle likely functioned as a ceremonial or ritual site. Such stone circles were often used for seasonal gatherings, astronomical observations, or as markers of territorial significance.

What is recorded here

The National Heritage List for England records Shap large regular stone circle as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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