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Small stone circle known as the 'Nine Maidens' 60m east of Carthew House

Scheduled monument

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The National Heritage List for England records Small stone circle known as the 'Nine Maidens' 60m east of Carthew House 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.
Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the 'Nine Maidens' stone circle may have had ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly linked to seasonal or astronomical events. The name suggests a local folklore tradition, perhaps associating the stones with a group of mythical or supernatural women.

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