Prehistoric Sites in Derbyshire

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...
Upper Oldhams Farm, Monyash Bakewell, Derbyshire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: half mile off A515
Website: Arbor Low
Phone: 01629 816 200
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OS Grid SK160 635
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Hob Hurst's House is a prehistoric burial chamber, unusual in that it is rectangular in shape, roughly 8 x 7.5 m and 1 m high. more...
Baslow, Derbyshire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Accessible via an unclassified road from the B5057, 5 miles Baslow, 9 miles W of Chesterfield
Website: Hob Hurst's House
Phone: 01629 816 200
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OS Grid SK287 692
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A small circle of nine stones, with an outlying stone some 40 metres away. The location is wonderful, though somewhat unusual in that the circle is surrounded by woods. Most of the stone circles that I personally have visited have been in much more exposed locations. In this case the location gives an atmosphere of quiet and sheltered peace. There is an interpretive panel on the site. more...
Stanton in Peak, Derbyshire, England

Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: Off minor road S of Stanton in Peak. There is no parking facility per se; you'll just have to pull over to the side of the lane to park.
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OS Grid SK249 635
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