Archaeological sites · South West England
Nine Maidens Stone Circle
In or near Gidleigh.
Nine Maidens Stone Circle — archaeological in england south west.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 2.6 km
About
Nine Maidens Stone Circle is a archaeological located in england south west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nine Maidens Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This ancient stone circle features a series of upright stones arranged in a circular formation. It is believed to date back to the Neolithic period, making it a significant remnant of prehistoric Britain. The site offers insights into early human activity and ceremonial practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7186, -3.9672
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Belstone
- Postcode
- EX20 1QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: w301806408 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q30624794 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nine Maidens Stone Circle?
- Nine Maidens Stone Circle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1QZ), in the parish of Belstone.
- What is Nine Maidens Stone Circle?
- Nine Maidens Stone Circle — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Nine Maidens Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 2.6 km away. The nearest town is Gidleigh. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1QZ.
- Is Nine Maidens Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Nine Maidens Stone Circle is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Nine Maidens Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1QZ.