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Summary

A well defined and complete circle approximately 11 metres in diameter and 0.25 to 0.3 metres in height with internal level ground. Sited on south facing gentle slope of Yennadon Down near the old railway track. Seven stones visible on the southern perimeter.

Location

Protected Status

• SHINE: Prehistoric stone circle measuring approximately 11 metres in diameter on Yennadon Down, remains consist of seven stones in situ on the southern perimeter

Other References/Statuses

• SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• STONE CIRCLE (Early Neolithic to Early Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 1501 BC (Between))

Full description

Wannell, R., 2014, Stone circle on Yennadon Down, Photograph included (Worksheet). SDV356356.

A well defined and complete circle approximately 11 metres in diameter and 0.25 to 0.3 metres in height with internal level ground. Sited on south facing gentle slope of Yennadon Down near the old railway track.
The circle is defined by a low grass and moss covered bank with 7 granite stones on the southern perimeter. It lies within an area of extensive bracken growth and is probably obscured in the summer months.
Photograph of the circle included. GPS grid reference: SX54907 67815.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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