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Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

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Overview
Though the 3rd largest collection of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone cove are surprisingly little-known. Originally part of a much more elaborate ritual site.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Two main stone circles access at the discretion of the landowner

  • Facilities
  • Parking nearby
Location
STANTON DREW
About the area
Somerset remains rural and unspoiled, and ever popular areas to visit are the limestone and red sandstone Mendip Hills rising to over 1,000 feet, and by complete contrast, to the south and southwest, the flat landscape of the Somerset Levels. Another popular spot, the Quantocks, once the haunt of poets Coleridge and Wordsworth, are noted for their gentle slopes, heather-covered moorland expanses and red deer.
Area image

Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
Though the 3rd largest collection of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone cove are surprisingly little-known. Originally part of a much more elaborate ritual site.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Two main stone circles access at the discretion of the landowner
  • Facilities
  • Parking nearby
Location
STANTON DREW
About the area
Area image
Somerset remains rural and unspoiled, and ever popular areas to visit are the limestone and red sandstone Mendip Hills rising to over 1,000 feet, and by complete contrast, to the south and southwest, the flat landscape of the Somerset Levels. Another popular spot, the Quantocks, once the haunt of poets Coleridge and Wordsworth, are noted for their gentle slopes, heather-covered moorland expanses and red deer.