More information : (SD 71651584) Stone Circle (NR) (1)
(name: SD 71641586) Stone Circles (NR) (2)
Stone circle first reported November 1878 (a). The removal of the
turf in June 1893 showed it to be exactly 24yds diameter. It was
faced both inside and outside by large flat stones and the
intervening space filled by smaller stones. This encircling
wall was an average width of 4ft and of very even construction.
The removal of part of the interior surface of the circle revealed
a number of stones with a large collection in the exact centre
measuring 10ft across. (3)
A circular depression in the ground 0.4m deep and 1.6m in diameter.
Stones are embedded in the sides of this depression and loose
cobbles encircle the lip. These stones are in varying sizes but
average 0.3m by 0.2m by 0.2m. The ring of stones surrounding the
central pile is most clearly defined on the W. Here a definite arc
of loose stones can be traced, with a radius of 9.5m from the
centre. This arc is in the form of a band, 2m in width, of loose
stones, some embedded in the peaty soil and others laying upon the
surface. These stones are similar in size to those in the centre.
On the E is another arc of loose stones and there are small
clusters on the N. A small quantity of stone is scattered within
the W arc. The whole has been badly robbed and mutilated yet
sufficient remains for the feature to be interpreted amongst the
rock and stones that are laying about the surface.
A 25" AM survey has been made. (4)
Remains of a circular stone walled enclosure about 24.0m overall
diameter. The wall is turf-covered and no precise width can be
given, only a few definite outer facing stones are visible in the
SE but it has been about 1.5m wide and 0.1m maximum height. No
definite gap or entrance was identified. (5)
Internally the area is flat and though there appears to have been
a central stony mound this is so mutilated (probably by
excavation and a modern cairn) no precise measurements are
possible.
This feature is not a stone circle but probably an enclosed
cremation cemetery.
Re-surveyed at 1:2500. (5)
Additional reference. (6)
Scheduled No. GM 20, LA 53. (7) |