Kingston Russell Stone Circle
Kingston Russell Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle which is to be found between Abbotsbury and Littlebredy, in Dorset.
The site is now in the care of English Heritage.
Description
- Location map: 50°41’19"N, 2°35’56"W
- Streetmap: SY57788782
The stone circle is located on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.[1] The historic house of Kingston Russell is about a mile to the north. The ruined burial chamber known as The Grey Mare and her Colts is a short distance to the southeast.[1]
The circle consists of eighteen fallen conglomerate or sarsen stones situated on a chalk ridge.[2] Some of the stones are broken, and it is impossible to tell which fragments are bases and which were originally upper parts.[1] The stones vary in size from six feet by 1½ feet down to three feet by one foot.[2] The stones are arranged in an irregular oval with a diameter ranging from 18 to 27 metres.[1] Many of the stones may not be in their original positions.[2]
In 1815 it was recorded that one stone on the south side was still standing, the rest having fallen by that date.[2]
Outside links
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- Kingston Russell Stone Circle - English Heritage
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Kingston Russell Stone Circle: History and research
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 National Monuments Record: No. 450256 – Kingston Russell Stone Circle