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Gamelands stone circle

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Gamelands stone circle in England North East, United Kingdom.

Granite stones at Gamelands stone circle, Orton - geograph.org.uk - 4517723

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Gamelands stone circle is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Gamelands stone circle (or Orton stone circle) is a stone circle at the foot of Knott Hill in Cumbria, England. The stones are mostly made of red granite and some were buried and blasted in 1862.

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Background

History

Around 1862, when the area was ploughed, some of the stones were buried or blasted. Some stones have been taken for a wall to the south. Ploughing uncovered two worked flints and a probable cist-slab. The circle was surveyed in 1966, but it was not easy to tell whether the stones have ever been in a standing position.

Description

Gamelands stone circle () lies between the village of Orton and the hamlet of Raisbeck. It is an oval enclosure of around 40 large stones, all of which have fallen, together with three smaller stones. The stones are set into a slight bank. All of the stones are of pink granite with the exception of one which is limestone. The stones are all below one metre in height and are arranged in an oval of 42 metres by 35 metres.

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Coordinates
54.4676, -2.5569
Parish
Orton
Postcode
CA10 3SE
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gamelands stone circle?
Gamelands stone circle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3SE), in the parish of Orton.
Is Gamelands stone circle free to visit?
Yes, Gamelands stone circle is free to enter.
How do I get to Gamelands stone circle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3SE. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.