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The Twelve Apostles of Ilkley Moor Stone Circle

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The Twelve Apostles of Ilkley Moor Stone Circle
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A named place photographed at this map point in Bradford.
Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the stone circle is traditionally associated with Christian folklore, though its original prehistoric purpose was likely ceremonial or astronomical. Local legend links it to the Twelve Apostles, reflecting later Christian reinterpretation of ancient sites.

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Photo: Adam Guy · CC BY-SA 2.0