Doll Tor Stone Circle
Derbyshire
Also occasionally known as the Six Stones.
Doll Tor, is a small stone circle lying near Birchover, west of
Stanton Moor in the Derbyshire Peak District. Dating from the Bronze Age, the
circle consists of six standing stones, no more than a metre in height, with an
adjoining cairn. The circle is approximately 6m by 4.5m in diameter with five
stones of similar size and height, and one smaller wider one.
It is surrounded on three sides by trees, but
there are good views to the west across the valley and hills beyond.
The site was excavated in 1852 by Thomas Bateman, and again from 1931 to 1933
by J. P. Heathcote. During this second excavation, three stones were smashed and
later repaired with cement. In 1993, unknown visitors rearranged the stones to
create a more complete but historically inaccurate circle. It was later restored
to something close to its original appearance, two fallen stones being
re-erected.
Located 275m from the road.
I have not yet visited this site.
See also
Our
section on stone circles
The discussion on the purpose of stone circles
Planning Grid
Location: |
Doll Tor Stone Circle, Near Matlock,
Derbyshire |
Grid Reference |
SK238628 Landranger Map Number:
119 |
Map Link: |
Multimap
Google Maps aerial photo although you can zoom in a lot closer, circle is
in woodland and its difficult to identify.
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Getting there: |
It is shown on OS map.
Near Andle stone (natural stone hilltop
feature).
Keep the outcrop to your right and head
downhill, through the gap in the wall and then towards the gate in the far
left corner of the field. Go through the gate and keep the trees on your
left and the wall on your right and you will come to the circle in the
trees.
Alternatively:-
From the Birchover to Stanton-in-Peak road south
of the A6, walk eastwards (on opposite side of the road from the footpath
leading to the Nine Ladies) past a couple of copses to the south of the
Andle Stone, and Doll Tor is within the next copse by a dry stone wall. |
Access: |
No public path is
marked but this circle is visited often. Maintained by English Heritage. |
Parking: |
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Facilities: |
none |
Things To Do,
See and Photograph: |
Circle, views. Woodland |
What to take: |
You need a map and
notes etc to find this site its not marked. |
Nature highlights: |
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Best Times to
Visit: |
Have seen nice pictures
in the snow and at other times. |
Address: |
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Postcode: |
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Telephone: |
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E-mail: |
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Website: |
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=61 |
Opening times: |
No defined opening times |
Charges: |
None |
Photo Restrictions: |
None known |
Other Restrictions: |
None |
Special Needs Access: |
Probably difficult. |
Special Needs Facilities: |
None |
Children Facilities: |
Be aware there are quarry remains in this area, with
steep sides, although not near this circle. |
Dogs Allowed: |
Unknown, suggest they are kept on a lead. |
Other useful
websites: |
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/celynog/doll_tor.htm
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/469
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/aburnham/eng/doltor.htm
http://www.mucusart.co.uk/dolltor.htm
http://www.geocities.com/athens/parthenon/6197/dolltor.htm |
CIN Page Ref: |
doll_tor_stone_circle |
Date Updated: 02/08 |
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