Castlerigg

Ordnance Survey map reference: NY 292236.

Landranger map number: 89.

Latitude: 54.361 degrees.

Longitude: -3.055 degrees.

Architecture: Circle henge?, Outlier(s), Portal stones..

Length of the major axis: 32.9 metres.

Length of the minor axis: 29.9 metres.

Height of the highest stone: 2.1 metres.

Shape: Flat Type A.

Number of stones in the circle originally: .

Number of stones in the circle now: 33.

Impression of the site (10 amazing, 1 limp): 10

Burl rating of the circle: 1 (Good, worth visiting).

Thom reference for the circle: L1/1 Castle Rigg.

Astronomical alignments from this circle: Sun set, Sun rise, Moon rise..

Excavations undertaken at this circle: 1882.

Details of any finds at this circle: None.

This circle is in state care.

Access to the circle:

A small parking space is provided at the side of a main road and the circle is well sign posted. It lies only a short distance from the road through a gate and is very easy to reach. The circle in cared for by English Heritage and disabled access may be possible.

Description:

Probably one of the best preserved and most dramatic stone circles in England, it is in excellent condition and well maintained.The many large stones stand in a natural amphitheatre of mountainous scenery with excellent views in all directions. The circle is well documented and a visit is must for anyone touring the lake district.There is plenty of information available on this site so I don't think there's any need to add any more here.

Castlerigg as seen from the north west.

The portal entrance stones at Castlerigg as seen from the circles interior.

The south west arc.