StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: circle

ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {7 of 7}

ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {7 of 7}

StoneRoad2013
26 Apr 2024 1 25
Infographic / display board reminding visitors about the fire risk from open fires, bar-be-ques and camping. Seems to be largely ignored !
ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {6 of 7}

ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {6 of 7}

StoneRoad2013
26 Apr 2024 26
These blocks of stone could be the visible parts of the "North Circle" on Stanton Moor, at least I think they are, but it is difficult to tell as there are some random stones about.
ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {5 of 7}

ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {5 of 7}

StoneRoad2013
26 Apr 2024 24
A large standing stone [although it is lying down] just outside the "Nine Ladies" stone circle.
ppd[24] - Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {4 of 7}

ppd[24] - Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {4 of 7}

StoneRoad2013
26 Apr 2024 1 98
This tree is just to one side of the Nine Ladies stone circle, and is decorated with what appear to be various votive offerings. . en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clootie_well ... in this case, neither a spring nor a well but just the "rag tree" with several other votive offerings near the Nine Ladies stone circle
ppd[24] - Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {3 of 7}

ppd[24] - Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {3 of 7}

StoneRoad2013
30 Apr 2024 4 2 106
The eponymous stone circle at Stanton Moor in the Peak District, which is dated to the Bronze Age. There are a number of legends as to the derivation of "Nine Ladies", including at least one fairy tale about nine ladies being punished for dancing on the sabbeth.
ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {2 of 7}

ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {2 of 7}

StoneRoad2013
26 Apr 2024 30
The right-hand side of the infographic includes a map showing the locations of four [five] stone circles, including the "Nine Ladies" and a significant array of other "standing stones" spread over the Stanton Moor area.
ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {1 of 7}

ppd[24] Nine Ladies & Stanton Moor {1 of 7}

StoneRoad2013
26 Apr 2024 24
The infographic describing the "Nine Ladies" stone circle. As shown, it had wall around it, but that has been removed.
SBB[24]/lms{11/11} - offerings

SBB[24]/lms{11/11} - offerings

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 37
Both ash trees had a small number of votive offerings attached to the lowest branches.
SBB[24]/lms{10/11} - Bella on top

SBB[24]/lms{10/11} - Bella on top

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 45
It took a little persuasion for Bella to climb up onto the stone, she was getting a little tired as we had had a long day already.
SBB[24]/lms{9/11} - SW arc

SBB[24]/lms{9/11} - SW arc

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 42
The South Western arc / segment of the stone circle, with the Long Meg monolith at the extreme right of the image.
SBB[24]/lms{8/11} - two Ash trees

SBB[24]/lms{8/11} - two Ash trees

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 42
Just inside the eastern edge of the circle there are two Ash trees. Although they are of a significant age, to judge by their girth, they are mere youngsters compared to the circle itself. The trees could be a couple of hundred years old, the stone circle is probably 4,000 years old [I don't know if it has been reliably dated].
SBB[24]/lms{7/11} - western monolith

SBB[24]/lms{7/11} - western monolith

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 40
One of the larger stones in the Western section
SBB[24]/lms{6/11} - the SW Portal

SBB[24]/lms{6/11} - the SW Portal

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 56
These "extra" stones mark the SW portal to the stone circle.
SBB[24]/lms{5/11} - fallen stones

SBB[24]/lms{5/11} - fallen stones

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 43
Some of the 69 stones still visible are lying flat.
SBB[24]/lms{4/11} - more daughters

SBB[24]/lms{4/11} - more daughters

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 49
Looking generally towards the North
SBB[24]/lms{3/11} - east side stones

SBB[24]/lms{3/11} - east side stones

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 49
Stones on the eastern side - some are quite large.
SBB[24]/lms{2/11} - Long Meg and the Portal

SBB[24]/lms{2/11} - Long Meg and the Portal

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 1 53
Looking past Long Meg towards the gap or Portal into the interior of the stone circle. Long Meg stands 80ft outside the circle itself and 20ft higher up the sloping site.
SBB[24]/lms{1/11} - Long Meg standing stone

SBB[24]/lms{1/11} - Long Meg standing stone

StoneRoad2013
06 Sep 2024 1 49
Long Meg is located to the South West of the Stone Circle, made of the local red sandstone and stands 12ft in height. The side facing the circle has rock art carvings. . en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Meg_and_Her_Daughters
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