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Stone circle, Longshaw Estate

Ancient stone or rock art
Stone circle, Longshaw Estate
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Stone circle, Longshaw Estate 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, the stone circle at Longshaw Estate may have been used for ceremonial, astronomical, or communal gatherings. While specific folklore is not recorded, such circles often held spiritual or ritual significance in prehistoric societies.

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Photo: Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0