Stone circles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Backstone Circle
Backstone Circle — a stone circle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Backstone Circle is a stone circle located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Backstone Circle is a stone circle located in Yorkshire. This prehistoric monument is notable for its arrangement of stones, which dates back to ancient times. It is an important example of Neolithic ritual architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9113, -1.8096
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Ilkley
- Postcode
- LS29 8RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
Sources
- osm: node/4147851990 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backstone Circle?
- Backstone Circle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 8RS), in the parish of Ilkley.
- Is Backstone Circle free to visit?
- Yes, Backstone Circle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Backstone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 8RS. It sits within the Keighley and Ilkley parliamentary constituency.