Burnmoor stone circles facts for kids
White Moss stone circles
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 Location in Cumbria
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| Location | Cumbria |
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| Coordinates | 54°24′33″N 3°16′28″W / 54.409175°N 3.274325°W |
| Type | Stone circle |
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| Periods | Bronze Age |
Imagine stepping back in time 4,000 years! That's how old the Burnmoor Stone Circles are. These are a group of five ancient stone circles found in Cumbria, England. They are located about a mile north of the village of Boot. The entire area, which is about a square mile, is cared for by the National Trust. The biggest circle is called Brat's Hill. There are also two pairs of circles nearby: White Moss and Low Longrigg.
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Exploring the Burnmoor Stone Circles
The Burnmoor Stone Circles are a fascinating look into the past. They were built during the Bronze Age. This was a time when people started using bronze for tools and weapons. These circles are important historical sites.
Discovering Brat's Hill Circle
Brat's Hill is the biggest of all the Burnmoor stone circles. It has about 42 stones that form a large, uneven circle. This circle is about 30 meters (almost 100 feet) wide! Inside the circle, you can find five small piles of stones. These are called funerary cairns. They were likely used as burial mounds. There are also two other stones inside the circle. An extra stone stands about 10 meters away from the main circle.
The White Moss Stone Circles
Just about 100 meters northwest of Brat's Hill are the two White Moss stone circles. They are a pair, close to each other.
White Moss North East
One of these circles is called White Moss North East. It measures 16 meters (about 52 feet) across. This circle has 11 stones that make up its shape. It also has a cairn inside it.
White Moss South West
The other circle is White Moss South West. It is slightly larger, measuring 16.5 meters (about 54 feet) wide. This circle has 14 stones forming its shape. Like its partner, it also contains a cairn in the middle.
The Low Longrigg Stone Circles
Further to the northwest, about 500 meters from Brat's Hill, are the two Low Longrigg stone circles. These are another pair of ancient circles.
Low Longrigg North East
The Low Longrigg North East circle is about 21 meters (nearly 69 feet) wide. It has 15 stones that form an irregular circle. This circle contains two cairns inside it.
Low Longrigg South West
The other circle, Low Longrigg South West, is 15 meters (about 49 feet) across. It has nine stones that form its circle. There is one cairn located at its center.
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Brat's Hill stone circle. The standing stone to the left is near the centre of the circle.
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One of the White Moss stone circles
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One of the Low Longrigg stone circles
