Circle 275

Ordnance Survey map reference: SH 725747.

Landranger map number: 115.

Latitude: 53.155 degrees.

Longitude: -3.55 degrees.

Architecture: Embanked circle with quartz deposits..

Length of the major axis: 3.1 metres.

Length of the minor axis: 3.1 metres.

Height of the highest stone: 0.5 metres.

Shape: Circle.

Number of stones in the circle originally: 5.

Number of stones in the circle now: 5.

Impression of the site (10 amazing, 1 limp): 2

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

Thom reference for the circle: -.

Astronomical alignments from this circle: -.

Excavations undertaken at this circle: -.

Details of any finds at this circle: -

This circle is not in state care.

Access to the circle:

This small circle lies on the same path that leads to the impressive Druid's Circle. The closest vehicle access is well over two miles away and an up hill walk is needed to reach the site. Circle 275 lies alongside the main path a short distance from the Druid's Circle and is fairly easy to find.

Probably the smallest stone circle in the country, five small stones are placed close together in a very small ring whose interior was originally strewn with quartz. Not a very impressive circle but it is worth taking a look at whilst passing en-route to the Druid's circle.

Circle 275 is the smallest known stone circle in Britain. The prominent stones of the Druid's Circle can be seen in the background of the picture.