White Moss (NE)

Ordnance Survey map reference: NY 172024.

Landranger map number: 89.

Latitude: 54.24 degrees.

Longitude: -3.16 degrees.

Architecture: Double ring with internal cairn..

Length of the major axis: 15.9 metres.

Length of the minor axis: 15.9 metres.

Height of the highest stone: 1.5 metres.

Shape: Circle.

Number of stones in the circle originally: .

Number of stones in the circle now: 9.

Impression of the site (10 amazing, 1 limp): 7

Burl rating of the circle: 3 (Ruined but recognisable ).

Thom reference for the circle: L1/6 Burnmoor D.

Astronomical alignments from this circle: Sun set Dec -16.0 (site D to C), Sun rise Dec -21.6 (D to E).

Excavations undertaken at this circle: -.

Details of any finds at this circle: -

This circle is not in state care.

Access to the circle:

See Brats Hill for access details. White Moss NE & SW lie just beyond Brats Hill and are visible from that site.

The adjoining circles of White Moss NE & SW are pleasing to visit, both have stones that stand well above the tall grass and are set against a backdrop of impressive mountain ranges and moor land with views in all directions. The stones stand proud above the grass and heather and make up two neat little rings that are marked on the OS Landranger maps as cairns. A remote site that is one for the hill walker and enthusiast.

It is well worth visiting the neighbouring sites of Brats Hill and Low Longridge if you get as far as White Moss, both of which are fairly close by. I must confess I never got as far as the Low Longridge site as I ran out of time (and energy!).

The two circles of White Moss amongst a rugged landscape.

The stones of White Moss stand proud against the backdrop of a desolate hillside.

White Moss is the most impressive site on Burn Moor and makes the steep walk from Boot village worth while for the enthusiast.