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Stanton Drew Great Circle
Date Added: 18th Mar 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 29th Aug 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
Stanton Drew Great Circle submitted by TimPrevett on 3rd Apr 2009. Stanton Drew Great Circle 01/04/09
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Log Text: At first sight I thought Stanton Drew circles were a jumble of stones, however after a 15 minute walk around the site the circles and avenues appeared before my eyes.
Stanton Drew SSW
Date Added: 18th Mar 2023
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 29th Aug 2014. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Stanton Drew SSW submitted by HarryTwenty on 17th Sep 2019. Fallen and nearly forgotten.
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Log Text: The SSW Circle is badly neglected in comparison with its larger neighbours. Admittedly, there is also much less to see.
Stanton Drew - The Cove
Date Added: 18th Mar 2023
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 29th Aug 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Stanton Drew - The Cove submitted by TimPrevett on 3rd Apr 2009. The Cove 01/04/09
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Log Text: Combining standing stones and a pub is always a good idea. Probably the best standing stones in the world!
Stoney Littleton
Date Added: 19th Mar 2023
Site Type: Chambered Cairn
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2010. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Stoney Littleton submitted by TheCaptain on 18th Mar 2005. Stoney Littleton barrow viewed from the west.
Its a cracking little barrow, with the most wonderful passage and chambers inside, and the powers that be have even left a decent sized area around it free of any farming activity. A lovely sunny day, but some of the walk to the barrow was horrendously muddy.
The fields around the barrow had recently been ploughed, a crop of beet of some sort having been the last grown. While walking back after my visit, I found a bit of the lovely golden colou...
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Log Text: This restored long barrow is an unexpected gem, given its relative isolation. The restoration is more sympathetic than Newgrange.
Home Covert Tumulus
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Norfolk)
Visited: Yes on 28th Apr 2016. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Home Covert Tumulus submitted by Runemage on 28th Feb 2014. Image from R Gadsby. Tumulus with trees removed.
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Log Text: Home Covert Tumulus is easy to visit from a lay-by on the A1066. The tumulus is also known as Boudicca's Grave, one of several sites around Southern England claiming to be Boudicca's last resting place.
Thetford Castle
Date Added: 16th Jun 2025
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: England (Norfolk)
Visited: Yes on 27th Apr 2017
Thetford Castle submitted by Runemage on 10th Jul 2010. Thetford Castle Hillfort
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Log Text: Thetford Castle is an amalgam of an ancient Iron Age fort built in c. 450 BC and a less ancient Norman Motte and Bailley constructed in c. 1075 within the Iron Age Outer Rampart & Ditch defences. The best view of the Iron Age remains is from the summit of the central mound.
Robin Hood's Stone
Date Added: 10th Jan 2023
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Merseyside)
Visited: Yes on 4th Apr 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Robin Hood's Stone submitted by vicky on 24th Jan 2004. A close up of Robin Hood's stone showing the weathering grooves.
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Log Text: Robin Hood's Stone is the definitive example of an anachronism, a standing stone in an urban environment. The green iron railings which imprison the standing stone emphasise it's alienation.
Arthur's Stone
Date Added: 15th Apr 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: England (Herefordshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th Aug 2014. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Arthur's Stone submitted by Adam Stanford on 21st Jul 2006. Taken during recent work to investigate the full extent of the covering mound for this monument. Cheers AS.
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Log Text: There is no logical reason that the amount of effort required to reach a site should affect your interpretation of the site. However I have found that I undervalue sites adjacent to the roadside in comparison with sites in the middle of nowhere. That said, the remains of Arthur's Stone are quite impressive.
Avening burial chambers
Date Added: 17th Apr 2021
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: England (Gloucestershire)
Visited: Yes on 11th Jan 2014. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 3
Avening burial chambers submitted by theCaptain on 20th Apr 2010. The entrance stones of the SE chamber.
No remains of the supposed porthole entrance can be seen, its now buried below ground level after the hillslide.
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Log Text: The burial chambers have been artfully placed in the rectory garden in Avening, however, in principle I do not agree with people removing parts of an ancient monument for their own gratification. The original site is devalued and the new site is questionable at best.
Crickley Hill
Date Added: 30th Jun 2022
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: England (Gloucestershire)
Visited: Yes on 14th Mar 2015. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Crickley Hill submitted by h_fenton on 19th Sep 2011. Crickley Hill, viewed from roughly south east.
Kite Aerial Photograph
18 September 2011 @ 5.18pm
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Log Text: Crickley Hill Enclosure is a large space that requires imagination to interpret the remains. The most impressive feature is the Iron Age Rampart at the entrance to the Enclosure.
Stalldown Encircled Cairn
Date Added: 2nd Feb 2021
Site Type: Cairn
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 1st Dec 2017. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 2
Stalldown Encircled Cairn submitted by markj99 on 2nd Feb 2021. Stalldown Stone Row viewed from NW across Stalldown Encircled Cairn. The hollow in the top of the cairn is evident. Stalldown Stone Row Cairn NE is visible centre frame just below the horizon.
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Log Text: Stalldown Encircled Cairn is within 30 yards of Stalldown Stone Row on the Northern third of Stalldown Stone Row. Walk c. 100 yards NNW of Stalldown Cairn Circle to find the cairn.
Bowerman's Nose
Date Added: 29th May 2021
Site Type: Rock Outcrop
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 21st Mar 2014. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Bowerman's Nose submitted by Bladup on 25th Apr 2013. Bowerman's Nose.
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Log Text: Bowerman's Nose is one of those splendid oddities which don't have an explanation. They are happy accidents. They don't need to be explained they just exist.
Burford Down Stone Row
Date Added: 9th Jun 2021
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Sep 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Burford Down Stone Row submitted by Tom_Bullock on 9th Jul 2002. The Burford Down stone row, one of the finest in
Dartmoor, shows evidence of recent damage by whatever farmer is running
huge tractors across the fields. S(he) has been driving right through
the rows (perpendicular to them) along several tracks. I saw evidence of
at least 3 stones that had been dislodged and pushed aside by the wheels
of the tractor. I don't know if there is a procedure for reporting such
damage, or even if the farmer is liable for such damage. I have never, in my 12 year...
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Log Text: The small stones which largely make up Burford Down Stone Row are not visually impressive but the length of the stone row is extensive. It was interesting to investigate gaps in the row for buried stones.
Burford Down Cairn Circle
Date Added: 9th Jun 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 2nd Sep 2020. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Burford Down Stone Row submitted by Tom_Bullock on 9th Jul 2002. The Burford Down stone row, one of the finest in
Dartmoor, shows evidence of recent damage by whatever farmer is running
huge tractors across the fields. S(he) has been driving right through
the rows (perpendicular to them) along several tracks. I saw evidence of
at least 3 stones that had been dislodged and pushed aside by the wheels
of the tractor. I don't know if there is a procedure for reporting such
damage, or even if the farmer is liable for such damage. I have never, in my 12 year...
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Log Text: Burford Down Cairn Circle is partially hidden by gorse but the two upright kerb stones identified it as an ancient site. In the middle of the cairn there is an open chamber with one lining stone remaining.
Hound Tor Ring Cairn
Date Added: 17th Sep 2022
Site Type: Ring Cairn
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 12th Sep 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Hound Tor Ring Cairn submitted by h_fenton on 23rd Oct 2009. Hound Tor Ring Cairn, with Hound Tor in the background.
29 September 2009
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Log Text: Hound Tor Kerb Cairn is easily visited at the foot of Hound Tor. The kerb cairn has a continuous kerb from N Arc to S Arc. The central cist has been exposed. The interior of the cairn has been entirely robbed of stones except for S & W Cist Stones.
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
Date Added: 19th Sep 2022
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 12th Sep 2022. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village submitted by markj99 on 19th Sep 2022. High Street of Hound Tor Medieval Village viewed from WSW.
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Log Text: Hound Tor Medieval Village lies SE of Hound Tor. The footprints of the buildings are well preserved however the layout is somewhat confusing. There are four longhouses surrounded by ancillary houses and barns.
Seven Lords' Lands
Date Added: 19th Sep 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 12th Sep 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Seven Lords' Lands submitted by AngieLake on 31st May 2010. Looking towards Rippon Tor from the now tidied-up Seven Lords Lands Cairn.
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Log Text: I love an unexpected cairn. On the way back from Hound Tor Medieval Village I noticed this cairn next to the road with a convenient car park. Bonus!
Hound Tor Enclosure
Date Added: 19th Sep 2022
Site Type: Causewayed Enclosure
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 12th Sep 2022. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 4
Hound Tor Enclosure submitted by Andy B on 3rd Jul 2011. Hound Tor
From this angle, taken a little way into the moorland from Swallerton Gate, SX7479 : Hound Tor falls into three main stacks.
Copyright Derek Harper and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence.
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Log Text: Hound Tor impressive outcrops form a natural enclosure. It is easy to see why ancient people would choose this elevated location as a defensive location.
Sherberton circle
Date Added: 19th Sep 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 30th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Sherberton circle submitted by bec-zog on 20th Nov 2003. Sherberton Stone circle @ SX 639733.
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Log Text: It is always disappointing to realise that practical considerations take precedence over the sanctity of an ancient site. Somebody thought it was easier to vandalise a stone circle rather than alter the course of a field boundary. At least the Sherberton Stone Circle has survived in its somewhat ruined state.
Merrivale circle
Date Added: 14th Nov 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Devon)
Visited: Yes on 28th Nov 2017. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Merrivale circle submitted by AngieLake on 9th Feb 2008. Merrivale Circle and menhir looking south towards King's Tor, at about 6.15pm on 10.10.07
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Log Text: Merrivale Stone Circle is not spectacular. The stones are small, but it is surrounded by more substantial antiquarian sites.