Stone Circle
LONG MEG AND HER DAUGHTERS: A stone circle surrounded by myth and legend
LONG MEG AND HER DAUGHTERS A stone circle surrounded by myth and legend. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Long Meg and Her Daughters is located near Little Salkeld outside of Penrith. It dates back to the Neolithic Period with its use containing into the Bronze Age. It is the third widest stone […]
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CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE: An Ancient monument that has stood the test of time
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE, KESWICK An Ancient monument that has stood the test of time. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Castlerigg Stone Circle has arguably the best views of any stone circle in Britain, with 360-degree views of fells including Blencathra, Skiddaw and the Helvellyn range. Wherever you look, you’re surrounded by the […]
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Long Meg (Maughanby Circle) – A spell waiting to be broken
Long Meg (Maughanby Circle) – A spell waiting to be broken Stone circles have sparked the imagination from time immemorial. The best-known stone circle in England, Stonehenge, is turning into a commercial venue with little access for the public. Maughanby Circle, by comparison, known as ‘Long Meg and Her Daughters’, has been left untouched. Visitors […]
