What is recorded here
The National Heritage List for England records Stone circle on Withypool Hill 670m ESE of Portford Bridge 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.
Dateable to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this stone circle likely functioned as a ceremonial or ritual site. Such circles were often used for seasonal gatherings, astronomical observations, or as markers of territorial significance.
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Places near here
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Bank at southeastern edge of Withypool HillMountain or hill · 1150 yd
Bridge over River Barle at WithypoolHeritage place · 1491 yd
Ham WoodWood · 1665 yd
Oakbeer WoodWood · 1738 yd
Old Barrow DownMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Comer's CrossChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.5 mi
Road CastleScheduled monument · 2.5 mi
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