Scorhill Stone Circle

Scorhill Stone Circle
Herbythyme · CC BY-SA 4.0

Also known as: Scorhill, Steinkreis von Scorhill

Notably, on Midsummer Eve the sun sets behind the tallest standing stone, suggesting possible astronomical alignment [1] [2] [3]. The circle was spared Victorian restoration [1] [4].

TypeStone circle
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates50.6708° N, 3.9054° W

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