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Castlerigg

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Stone circle in a magnificent meadow setting. Not as large, or as well known as Stonehenge, but sit here as the sun goes down and try not to feel awed. Castlerigg was one of the first stone circles built in Britain, dating from about 3000 BC. The circle actually isn't (isn't a circle, that is), with one side flattened and a large gap between two huge stones on the north side, which suggests an entrance of some sort. There is a small rectangle of stones within the circle, an unusual feature in stone circles. There is also a small mound inside the circle, which suggests a burial place. more details ...
Keswick, Cumbria, England

About Castlerigg
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: off A66, just east of Keswick
Website: Castlerigg
English Heritage
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Castlerigg Photos
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: One of the earliest stone circles in Britain
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Nearest Attractions Keswick Museum - 1.3 miles (Museum) Derwent Island House - 1.7 miles (Historic Property) St Kentigern, Crosthwaite - 2.1 miles (Church) Derwentwater - 2.9 miles (Countryside) Lodore Falls Waterfall - 3.4 miles (Countryside) Dodd Wood - 3.6 miles (Countryside) Mirehouse - 4.5 miles (Historic House) St Begas, Bassenthwaite - 4.7 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Keswick - 1.4 miles away Watendlath - 4.7 miles away Glenridding - 7.3 miles away Caldbeck - 10.3 miles away Cockermouth - 11 miles away Pooley Bridge - 11.1 miles away Grasmere - 11.3 miles away Rydal - 11.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Aura - 1.2 miles from Castlerigg Keswick, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £250

2 Lonsdale House - 1.8 miles from Castlerigg Keswick, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

Derwent Lea - 2.1 miles from Castlerigg Applethwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £550

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Nearest Hotels

Woodside Guest House - 0.7 miles from Castlerigg Keswick, Cumbria Stay from: £54.00

Brookfield Bed & Breakfast in Keswick - 0.7 miles from Castlerigg Koswick, Cumbria Stay from: £51.00

The Grange Country Guest House - 0.9 miles from Castlerigg Keswick, Cumbria Stay from: £60.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Babbling Brook Guesthouse - 1.3 miles from Castlerigg Keswick, Cumbria From: £60.00

LAKEMERE - 1.3 miles from Castlerigg Keswick, Cumbria From: £25.00

Stonegarth Guest House - 1.3 miles from Castlerigg Keswick, Cumbria From: £32.00

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Keswick
Tourist Information Centre
Moot Hall
Market Square
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5JR
Tel: 017687 72645
Fax: 017687 75043
Email: keswicktic@lake-district.gov.uk
Web: http://www.keswick.org/
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