Stanton moor is situated on elevated ground to the west of the river derwent, near bakewell in the peak district. Nine ladies and stanton moor public group facebook. Stanton moor is unique in that it has no less than four bronze age stone circles, including the famous nine ladies, where druids and pagans still celebrate the their summer solstice. This practical and knowledgeable guidebook deals comprehensively with the stone circles of britain and ireland and with the cromlechs and megalithic horseshoes of brittany. The nine ladies stone circle and their king stone arent built on the scale of stonehenge coming up to knee level and a handy picnic perch which can come as a bit of a surprise to those of us more used to stone circles such as long meg and her daughters in cumbria. Ancient circle nine ladies stone circle tripadvisor. History of nine ladies stone circle english heritage. Nine ladies stone circle stanton moor situated on stanton moor, 5 miles northwest of matlock is the nine ladies stone circle, protected and cared for by english heritage.
The nine ladies stone circle on stanton moor is a place that gives out an aura of mystery shrouded in the depths of time. This is a delightful circle of eleven closelyset stones, some of which lie prostrate in a 7. Although this embanked stone circle is known as the nine ladies, there are in fact 10 stones here, a buried slab was discovered in 1979 and can be seen to the. I came to nine ladies stone circle, an early bronze age stone circle. There is a resemblance to kingston russel, a slightly larger stone circle two and a half miles southwest, for both sites were once graded to the north. The nine ladies stone circle is located on stanton moor in derbyshire and is owned by the english heritage.
The stone circle, erected in the bronze age, is made up of nine. Druids and pagans occasionally celebrate summer solstice there. Mar 03, 2018 this small but beautiful stone circle in derbyshire called nine ladies is located within a grand bronze age cemetery. A small early bronze age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on sunday. Yorkshire freemasonry, freemasonry in yorkshire, morley freemasons, freemasons in morley, masons in morley, yorkshire. A survey art in ancient egypt from predynastic times to the graecoroman period. Nine circles series 5 primary works 6 total works a series featuring the members of the nine circles clubfriends bound together by power, secrets, needand the love they will find and stop at nothing to keep. Winster birchover 9 ladies stone circle walks in the. Part of the britain express travel guide to derbyshire and the peak district, england, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information. With approximately 1,000 stone circles in the british isles, there is no question that the islands were host to a peopple for whom the circular shape it was the homeland of the stone circle builders for thousands of years. A guide to the stone circles of britain, ireland and brittany. Nine ladies stanton moor ii stone circle northeast of birchover.
This website is accessible to all versions of every browser. Nine ladies stone circle stanton lees, england atlas. Oct 31, 2011 the nine ladies stone circle near stantoninpeak is a strange place. This new edition includes a section on druidical circles, romantic creations of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Winster birchover 9 ladies stone circle this fairly short walk of just under six miles begins and ends in the pretty streets of winster. Made of millstone grit, none of the stones are over. It is a bronze age circle that contains nine upright stones and just to the south is a small standing stone the kings stone each made of local millstone grit, all less than a metre high. The nine ladies arent the only highlight of this walk because youll approach the stone circle across stanton moor, with its heather. It was constructed during the bronze age era, and is a place at which, every year, druids and pagans alike celebrate the summer solstice. The stone circle at boskednan consists of nine stone still standing and two fallen stones.
Legend says this littleknown stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the sabbath. None of the stones are very large, the tallest being about 0. However, you are seeing this message because your browser does not support basic web standards, and does not properly display the. List of books and articles about stonehenge online. List of books and articles about stonehenge online research. View all restaurants near nine ladies stone circle on tripadvisor. Preeminent among megalithic monuments in the british isles, it is similar to an older and larger monument at avebury, some 20 mi 30 km away.
Enjoy beautiful peak district moorland views from both. Nine ladies stone circle matlock 2020 all you need to. Nine ladies stone circle, a small bronze age stone circle, is six miles to the east, and then hob hursts house, a burial chamber, is three miles further to the north east. Europreart, a database of european prehistoric art documentation with more than 800 records, 2700 images, 2800 reference titles funded by the european union, education and culture 2000 programme. Jul 18, 2015 stealth camping and hiking around stanton moor. After arbor low stone circle, why not travel on to two other nearby prehistoric sites in our care. The nine ladies arent the only highlight of this walk because youll. Nine ladies stone circle grid reference sk 249635 is one of several prehistoric stone circles and dozens of cairns and mounds that make stanton moor in derbyshires peak district an archaeologically important area recognised as an. While the setting in which you find the nine stanes circle today is certainly not what its builders intended, it is a setting which contributes strongly to the remarkable. No longer nine stones, but four stones remain of this stone circle that was once know as the grey ladies.
The nine ladies stone circle is situated in a clearing in a wood on stanton moor, overlooking the derwent valley in the peak district national park the small stone circle consists of nine millstone grit stones, each of which measures less. On stanton moor there is a single standing stone popular with the local community and one of the most impressive stone circles in the peak district. Despite the name, there are 10 stones within the circle, the tenth which has fallen and now lies flat having been located in 1977. In britain, the stone circle building phase was preceded by a short period of henge building. Criss cross alex cross book 27 nov 25, 2019 kindle ebook.
In keeping with many derbyshire circles none of the stones are particularly tall and this ring has a diameter of about 10 metres there is a faint trace of the. Nine ladies stone circle legend says this littleknown stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the sabbath. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. As it now customary, kal and i try to get out whenever the moon is full in order to make the maximum use of the strong female energies which reflect down onto the earth at this time of the month.
It is an extremely popular spot for tourists, walkers, druids and pagans. Another interesting quirk of the stone circle is that its actually made up of 10 stones, rather than nine. Nine stones close stone circle west of stanton moor, derbyshire. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Walks in the peak district harthill moor and stanton moor.
Nine stones close stone circle west of stanton moor. Nine ladies stone circle walk, peak district the outdoor guide. Outlander by diana gabaldon, in the stone circle by elizabeth cody kimmel, the china garden by liz berry, in the circle of ti. The best known, the nine stanes stone circle, forms a roughly equilateral triangle with them, and once also enjoyed wide views, but now stands within a forestry plantation. Discover nine ladies stone circle in stanton lees, england. Besides the ancient sites the walk crosses wonderful peak district countryside and passes through four lovely villages. A small early bronze age stone circle of actually ten stones. Age 1114 coping with loss of loved ones yes loss of. The area has a fantastic history and has been used for thousands of years as a place of burials, rituals, sacrifice and worship. Part of the peak district national park, the site is owned by english heritage and is often visited by tourists and hill walkers.
Complete news and information about books, publishers, booksellers, and authors for readers, researchers, and collectors of books about the second world war. The largest stones in derbyshire, they stand isolated in a farmers field on harthill moor, almost due west of doll tor and the ritual complex of stanton moor that. Cockburn lodge leeds, cockburn lodge morley masonry in west yorkshire masonic lodges in yorkshire yorkshire masonic lodges freemasonry in yorkshire cockburn lodge 5362 5362 masonic lodge the follow search items may have helped you find us. Believed to be nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on sunday. Although this embanked stone circle is known as the nine ladies, there are in fact 10 stones here, a buried slab was discovered in 1979 and can be seen to the east of the circle, it is possible that there were originally even more. According to legend, the fiddler and ladies came up to. Nine ladies is a bronze age stone circle located on stanton moor, derbyshire, england. Exploring the time when humankind got its act together. Earl grey tower stanton lees, england atlas obscura. The path leads you to the nine ladies stone circle, one of over sixty bronze age sites on this moor. Quarry operator stancliffe stone voluntarily offered to give up the planning. There are gaps around the circle, suggesting that originally there were originally some forty stones. The single stone standing on its own on the other side is called the king stone. Such monuments have been constructed in many parts of the world throughout history for many different reasons.
Nine ladies stone circle on stanton moor english heritage. While the setting in which you find the nine stanes circle today is certainly not what its. This book is not only an elegant and practical guide, it is also the best single. Use back button to return to the photo gallery lists.
Part of the britain express travel guide to derbyshire and the peak district, england, highlighting attractions, history, and. This was a 45foot circle of stones with the stones being the tallest in derbyshire and ranging from 1. An introduction to art and culture in ancient egypt. Tom bates visits the nine ladies stone circle on stanton moor at the midsummer solstice. However, you are seeing this message because your browser does not support basic web standards, and does not properly display the sites design details. Evidence of a former stone circle with 25 bluestones has been found nearby beside the river avon. The best known tradition of stone circle construction occurred across the british isles and brittany in the late neolithic and early bronze age, with over surviving examples, including avebury, the ring of. Nine ladies stone circle, stanton in the peak, derbyshire. In less environmentally aware times almost fifty years ago, and before the peak district national. It starts between the last two houses on the right hand side of main street going towards elton, where a jitty, or channel depending on which part of the country you are from narrowly leads towards. This small but beautiful stone circle in derbyshire called nine ladies is located within a grand bronze age cemetery. The nine stones, in fact, contain two conspicuously taller stones, 1. In less environmentally aware times almost fifty years ago, and. Nine ladies stone circle, stanton moor, derbyshire.
The nine ladies stone circle on stanton moor youtube. The nine ladies are part of a complex of 70 prehistoric stone circles and standing stones on stanton moor dating back 4,000 years, and are traditionally believed to depict nine local ladies who were turned to stone for dancing on a sunday. The stone circle, erected in the bronze age, is made up of nine upright gritstone stones less than a metre high and a separate additional flat stone, about forty metres. The most evocative and wellknown of these monuments is the nine ladies stone circle and the king stone, set 40 metres 1 feet to the westsouthwest of the circle. Some of the bluestones produce belllike sounds when struck. Less than one mile away, on stanton moor, stands a stone circle called the nine ladies. Whilst the site is also known as the nine maidens or the nine stones of boskednan it is likely there were originally 22 or 23 stones evenly space around the 69 metre 200ft perimeter. Nine stones close stone circle also known as the grey ladies only has four stones remaining. Part of the peak district national park, the site is owned by english.
With approximately 1,000 stone circles in the british isles, there is no question that the islands were host to a peopple for whom the circular shape it was the homeland of the stonecircle builders for thousands of years. The best known monument is the nine ladies stone circle, which lies at the centre of the moor a low circle of worn gritstone blocks in a lovely location. Publisher directory, dealer directory, bibliography of books and prices, free book search service, and more. Whilst the site is also known as the nine maidens or the nine stones of boskednan it is likely there were originally 22 or 23 stones evenly space around the 69 metre 200ft. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. The largest stones in derbyshire, they stand isolated in a farmers field on harthill moor, almost due west of doll tor and the ritual complex of stanton moor that lies a short distance beyond. Arbor low stone circle and gib hill barrow english heritage. Nine ladies stone circle things to do in the peak district. The great prehistoric structure is enclosed within a circular ditch 300 ft 91 m in diameter, with a bank on the inner side, and is approached by a broad. The history has spanned at least 5 recent years though human use of the. Nine ladies stanton moor ii stone circle northeast of. A stone circle is a monument of stones arranged in a circle or ellipse. The nine ladies stone circle near stantoninpeak is a strange place. Nine ladies stone circle stanton lees, england atlas obscura.
Just to the south is a small standing stone the kings stone and these are probably only a small part of what was once some sort of ceremonial area. Nine ladies stone circle grid reference sk 249635 is one of several prehistoric stone circles and dozens of cairns and mounds that make stanton moor in derbyshires peak district an archaeologically important area recognised as an sssi site of special scientific interest. It is part of a complex of prehistoric circles and standing stones on stanton moor. Nine ladies stone circle walk, peak district the outdoor. The nine ladies stone circle and their king stone arent built on the scale of stonehenge coming up to knee level and a handy picnic perch. According to legend, the fiddler and ladies came up to the moor one sabbath. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Situated on stanton moor, accessed from lees road, stanton in peak, youlgreave, derbyshire, de4 2ls.
Published on mar 3, 2018 this small but beautiful stone circle in derbyshire called nine ladies is located within a grand bronze age cemetery. Nine ladies stone circle, nr stanton in peak, derbyshire. Erected in the bronze age, the nine ladies stone circle is less than a. Nine ladies stone circle of stanton moor megalithomania. Made of millstone grit, none of the stones are over three feet tall. As the legend goes, the circle takes its name from nine women who were turned to stone as punishment for dancing on sundays. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Nov 15, 2016 nine ladies stone circle stanton moor situated on stanton moor, 5 miles northwest of matlock is the nine ladies stone circle, protected and cared for by english heritage. Nine stones dartmoor stone circle, megalithic mysteries. Nine ladies stone circle, derbyshire britain express. Nine stanes stone circle feature page on undiscovered scotland.