Hordron Edge stone circle
Part of Hordron Edge stone circle
Hordron Edge stone circle is located in Derbyshire
Hordron Edge stone circle
Location in Derbyshire
LocationDerbyshire
Coordinates53°22′41″N 1°40′41″W / 53.37806°N 1.67806°W / 53.37806; -1.67806
TypeStone circle
History
PeriodsBronze Age

Hordron Edge stone circle, also known as 'The Seven Stones of Hordron' is a Bronze Age stone circle (grid reference SK2152486851) in Derbyshire, England.[1] It is on the edge of Moscar Moor. Ladybower reservoir is to the west, and Moscar Cross is to the northeast. Seven stones are presently (2017) visible with a further three stones, now recumbent and hidden discovered in 1992. Some authorities believe that the circle might have once comprised 26 stones.[2]

The stone circle is approximately 15 to 16 m (49 to 52 ft) in diameter, with eleven stones between 45 cm and 95 cm high extant upright.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "About Hordron Edge stone circle".
  2. ↑ "Pastscape - Detailed Result: MONUMENT NO. 312213". www.pastscape.org.uk. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  3. ↑ Historic England. "Hordron Edge stone circle, 540m south east of Cutthroat Bridge (1018367)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 December 2012.

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