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Arbor Low

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Henge monument with the addition of a later stone circle. A Bronze Age round barrow was later grafted onto the rear of the site. Arbor Low has been called the finest henge monument in the north of England. The site is composed of a henge with the addition of a later stone circle. The outer bank of the henge is roughly circular, measuring about 259 x 246 feet in diameter. Within the bank is a ditch about 6 feet deep and 30 feet wide. The weathered limestone stones are not standing, but lie in a rough circle pointing outwards. There is no firm evidence to suggest whether the stones were originally standing or not; speculation exists that they were knocked down by zealous Christians, but they may also have been laid down by the builders of the circle. more details ...
Upper Oldhams Farm, Monyash, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England

About Arbor Low
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: half mile off A515
Website: Arbor Low
Phone: 01629 816 200
English Heritage
Location map
OS SK160 635
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: The sheer size of this prehistoric site is its greatest attribute
Heritage Rating:   ?

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OS map Related Information

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Nearest Towns and Villages Bakewell - 4.6 miles away Eyam - 8.8 miles away Matlock - 8.8 miles away Buxton - 8.8 miles away Bradwell - 11.2 miles away Macclesfield - 16.3 miles away Congleton - 18.3 miles away Sheffield - 19.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Farmhouse at Whitehouse Farm - 2.2 miles from Arbor Low Heathcote, Derbyshire Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £300

Wolfscote Cottage - 3.7 miles from Arbor Low Hartington, Derbyshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £160

Swallows Return - 3.7 miles from Arbor Low Hartington, Derbyshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £200

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Nearest Hotels

Biggin Hall Hotel - 2.5 miles from Arbor Low Hartington, Derbyshire Stay from: £50.00

Harthill Hall Country House Cottages - 4 miles from Arbor Low Bakewell, Derbyshire Stay from: £0.00

The Barn at Harthill Hall - 4.3 miles from Arbor Low Alport, Derbyshire Stay from: £30.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Spring Cottage B&B - 4.5 miles from Arbor Low Longnor, Derbyshire From: £65.00

16th Century Craven Cottage (Sleeps 6) - 5.4 miles from Arbor Low Longstone, Derbyshire From: £75.00

The Devonshire Arms - 7.1 miles from Arbor Low Beeley, Derbyshire From: £122.00

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Buxton
Tourist Information Centre
The Crescent
Buxton
Derbyshire
England
SK17 6BQ
Tel: 01298 25106
Fax: 01298 73153
Email: tourism@highpeak.gov.uk
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