Brisworthy Stone Circle |
Hob Uid: 438683 | |
Location : Devon West Devon Sheepstor |
Grid Ref : SX5647065490 |
Summary : A stone circle comprising slightly ovoid setting of 24 upright stones which are probably only half the original number. The survivors are placed very regularly, the largest measuring 1.4m x 0.9m x 0.7m high, the smallest 0.3m x 0.6m x 0.2m high. The mean interval diameter of the circle is 24.0m |
More information : (SX 56476549) Stone Circle (NR) (1) An 80ft diameter stone circle known as Brisworthy Circle composed of 22 stones (Plan). Prior to restoration in 1909 eighteen of these stones had fallen over. A "not very thorough" excavation yielded a small amount of charcoal and one rough flint flake. All the stones are broad, rather than pillars and in this circle is unusual (4). (2-4) This stone circle stands on a south east facing slope at 270m OD. It comprises a slightly ovoid setting of 24 upright stones which are probably only half the original number. The survivors are placed very regularly, the largest measuring 1.4m x 0.9m x 0.7m high, the smallest 0.3m x 0.6m x 0.2m high. The mean internal diameter of the circle is 24.0m Surveyed at 1:10 000 on PFD with amendments to pre-restoration survey. (5)
The circle has been re-surveyed by Prof Thom. (See illus card 2) (6)
This feature is generally as described by Authority 5 though now possesses 25 in situ stones. (7)
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