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Milfield Reconstructed Henge at Maelmin Heritage Centre
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Henge
Country: England (Northumberland)
Visited: Yes on 1st Aug 2005. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 4 Access 5
Milfield Reconstructed Henge at Maelmin Heritage Centre submitted by Andy B on 27th Feb 2003. Part of the Burnham family trip to Northumberland, August 2002
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Rollright Stones
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jun 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 5
Rollright Stones submitted by Energyman on 21st Dec 2020. This was the closest the weather forecast would allow me to get to this year's solstice sunrise, 20/12/20 8:30am. Luckily very little cloud. The shot is from the altar as I call it, through the entrance at the King's Men, Rollrights.
This alignment was calculated by Jack Morris Eyton, though he never got the chance to confirm it.
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King Stone at the Rollrights
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jun 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
King Stone at the Rollrights submitted by Humbucker on 11th Jul 2018. Sundown at The King Stone
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Whispering Knights
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Portal Tomb
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jun 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Whispering Knights submitted by hamish on 11th Feb 2004. A gentle stroll from the Rollrights,These stones make a nice triangle with the Rollrights and the King Stone.
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Hoar Stone at Enstone
Date Added: 4th Jul 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th May 2020. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Hoar Stone at Enstone submitted by baz on 12th Jan 2003. The Hoar Stone burial chamber at Enstone (SP378236)
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Log Text: This site sits directly adjacent to the road but is still extremely easy to miss amongst the trees unless you know the exact location. The huge megaliths still manage to impress and in my opinion this site much more atmospheric and imposing than the more famous Whsipering Knights at Rollright. Well worth the slight detour from Enstone on the A44.
Thor Stone
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th May 2020. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Thor Stone submitted by hamish on 9th Aug 2011. I love this Stone, it looks like it is having a rest.
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Wayland's Smithy
Date Added: 5th Apr 2021
Site Type: Long Barrow
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jun 2004. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Wayland's Smithy submitted by StoneLee on 11th Jun 2015. Wayland's Smithy
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Log Text: Wayland's Smithy is well preserved Severn-Cotswold long barrow which enjoys a delightful setting amidst a small plantation of trees. The approach along the ridgeway makes for a fine prelude and a visit can also be combined with a visit to Uffington Castle and White Horse. The large stones at the front of the barrow make for an impressive sight, and the chambers in the barrow are also accessible. Wayland's Smithy is well known site so can become busy, so it is worth visiting 'off-season'. However a visit is always rewarding whevener you go.
Uffington White Horse
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Hill Figure or Geoglyph
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jun 2004. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Uffington White Horse submitted by SteveC on 15th Jun 2020. Unable to be seen in it's entirety from the ground, this is an image taken from a drone.
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Devils Quoits
Date Added: 5th Apr 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2009. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 3 Access 4
Devils Quoits submitted by h_fenton on 13th Mar 2011. The Devils Quoits, viewed from the south east.
Kite Aerial Photograph
13 March 2011
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Log Text: An impressive circle-henge, this site is almost a total restoration. A few stones survived the plough until the early 20th century, when they were buried to make room for an airfield. This is turn became a quarry and a landfill site so that the site exists at all is something for which we should be very grateful! It was restored in the early 21st century by re-erecting the remaining stones and replacing others, and restoring the bank and ditch. When I first visited in 2009 the site still seemed quite raw and exposed to the surrounding industry, but now overlooking a lake. Since then the surrounding trees have grown and matured and the old landfill areas have been better landscaped, making for a much improved ambience although there is still some activity around the landfill. However it is a fine place to visit now (May 2020) and as the landscape continues to mature it will only continue to improve.
Badbury Hill
Date Added: 2nd May 2021
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st May 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Badbury Hill submitted by SolarMegalith on 30th Oct 2011. Southern rampart of the Iron Age hillfort on Badbury Hill (photo taken on October 2011).
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Log Text: The earthworks are still visible although they are low in some places. However they can still be clearly traced. The interior is planted with beech trees and carpeted in bluebells in the spring, when it can often become busy. Outside these times it is usually quiet.
Chinnor Hill Barrows
Date Added: 5th May 2025
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 19th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 4
Chinnor Hill Barrows submitted by Richard13 on 20th Aug 2023. A view across the Chinnor Barrows. They are covered in vegetation but can be made out once found, and the picture also shows the fine views available from this site.
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Log Text: The Chinnor Hill barrows are recognisable but are covered in vegetation so could be missed at first. However there is a sign to show their location, and once found the nature and layout of the site becomes clear. Situated on top of the Chiltern escarpment in the heart of nature reserve this site has a beautiful and spectacular location, with fine views available of the surrounding landscape and the local flora and fauna. It is a short walk on a good path from the nature reserve car park.
Kendrew Quadrangle
Date Added: 8th Dec 2024
Site Type: Henge
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Dec 2024. My rating: Condition -1 Ambience 1 Access 5
Kendrew Quadrangle submitted by theSongofFfraed on 4th Jan 2018. St. Michael and the dragon atop Keble College chapel, right in the centre of the henge.
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Log Text: Although nothing remains of this site, which has long been destroyed, I thought that it would be interesting to visit the location and try walking the location of the Henge where possible. Based on the information already posted on the Megalithic Portal and an article from Oxonensia by Lambrick from 2013 (https://www.oxoniensia.org/volumes/2013/Lambrick.pdf) I was able to trace the location of the henge around Keble, Parks and Blackhall Road.
It is fascinating to think that this part of Oxford could once have been part of a wider ceremonial landscape of major significance, especially in the light of discoveries in adjacent areas such as the University Parks and the Radcliffe Infirmary site. I certainly feel that it would merit an information board or plaque at the location to explain the history.
Stanton Drew
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 1st Aug 2012. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Stanton Drew Great Circle submitted by JJ on 6th Oct 2003. Aerial photo copyright JJ Evendon
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Whit Stones
Date Added: 5th Sep 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 1st Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Whit Stones submitted by paulcall on 23rd Apr 2007. Whit Stones with Easter Daffodils. View from the south.
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Log Text: These two stones are situated just off the main A39 road near to the top of Porlock Hill. They can be accessed by a short walk from the nearby parking layby and the white stones stand out clearly against the heather moorland. The site is spectacularly situated with fine view across Exmoor and out to sea. They are not signed and I get the impression they are not well known and are often overlooked. But the Whitstones are well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Avebury
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2009. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 5
Avebury Aerial 0507 submitted by JJ on 4th Nov 2003. Here's my theory: As you can see, the shadows cast on the western side of the circle point to the exact spot for the next stone in line. Perhaps this is why Avebury is more hexagonal in shape than round.
Based on this assumption, then it would be easy to work out the heights of the missing stones without too much difficulty. Maybe the distance between each stone along this side was calculated not by 'linear measurement' but rather set by the preceding stone and shadow cast.
Obviousl...
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West Kennet Avenue
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Multiple Stone Rows / Avenue
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 5
West Kennet Avenue submitted by Humbucker on 12th Jan 2019. West Kennet Avenue in the summer. Looking south towards West Kennet.
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Avebury - The Cove
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 5
Avebury - The Cove submitted by jackdaw1 on 26th Aug 2008. Cove sundown.
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West Kennett Long Barrow
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Long Barrow
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
West Kennett Long Barrow submitted by jackdaw1 on 16th Oct 2007. A shot taken inside West kennet long barrow nr. Avebury on 25 sec exposure at f16-conjuring spooky feels.
A small child called jake was happily playing and respectfully enjoying the atmosphere in there.
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Silbury Hill
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Artificial Mound
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Saw from a distance on 1st Jul 2009. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 5
Silbury Hill submitted by Scanner on 27th Sep 2019. Silbury Hill by Simon Ferguson
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The Sanctuary.
Date Added: 17th Feb 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Wiltshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2009. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 2 Access 5
The Sanctuary. submitted by Humbucker on 31st Oct 2020. Western section of The Sanctuary. Not the easiest of sites to photograph, hopefully shadows from the late afternoon sunshine help the markers stand out a bit.
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