Hordron Edge stone circle

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Hordron Edge stone circle
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Location in Derbyshire
LocationDerbyshire
Coordinates 53°22′41″N1°40′41″W / 53.37806°N 1.67806°W / 53.37806; -1.67806
Type Stone circle
History
Periods Bronze Age

Hordron Edge stone circle, also known as 'The Seven Stones of Hordron' is a Bronze Age stone circle (grid reference SK2152486851 ) in Derbyshire, England. [1] It is on the edge of Moscar Moor. Ladybower reservoir is to the west, and Moscar Cross is to the northeast. Seven stones are presently (2017) visible with a further three stones, now recumbent and hidden, discovered in 1992. Some authorities believe that the circle might have once comprised 26 stones. [2]

The stone circle is approximately 15 to 16 m (49 to 52 ft) in diameter, with eleven stones between 45 cm and 95 cm high extant upright. [3]

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References

  1. "About Hordron Edge stone circle".
  2. "Pastscape - Detailed Result: MONUMENT NO. 312213". www.pastscape.org.uk. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  3. Historic England. "Hordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge (1018367)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 6 December 2012.

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