What is recorded here
The National Heritage List for England records Small stone circle on Swarth Fell 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 small stone circle on Swarth Fell may have been used for ceremonial or ritual purposes, as was common with such monuments in prehistoric Britain. No specific folklore or detailed local tradition is recorded for this site.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
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