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Swinside Stone Circle

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Monolith UK Volcanic Prehistoric Cumbria Stone Circle

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Swinside Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle on Swinside Fell in southern Cumbria, England, also known as Sunken Kirk. The monument consists of 55 stones forming a ring about 27 to 28 metres in diameter, with stones ranging from roughly 1.5 to 3 metres high. Its unusually complete layout makes it a significant example for visitors interested in Late Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial monuments in the Lake District.

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How many stones form Swinside Stone Circle?

Swinside Stone Circle consists of 55 stones. The ring stands on Swinside Fell in southern Cumbria, England.

How large is Swinside Stone Circle?

The circle is about 27 to 28 metres in diameter. Its stones range from roughly 1.5 to 3 metres high.

What is another name for Swinside Stone Circle?

Swinside is also known as Sunken Kirk. The alternative name reflects local folklore connected with the prehistoric ring.

What makes Swinside unusual among British stone circles?

Its unusually complete ring of surviving stones gives the monument a strong circular outline. It is associated with a prehistoric ceremonial landscape in southern Cumbria.

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