The Cockpit Stone Circle is a Bronze Age stone circle located in North Yorkshire, England. The circle consists of 12 stones, ranging in height from 1.5 to 3.5 meters, arranged in a circular pattern. The stones are spaced evenly apart, with the largest stone standing at the southeast end of the circle. The circle is surrounded by a ditch and a bank, which may have been used for ceremonial or defensive purposes. The site is believed to have been constructed around 2000-1500 BCE and is thought to have been used for ritual or ceremonial purposes.
Just a few metres from the path leading up to High Street, about a 20 - 30 minute uphill walk from the centre of Pooley Bridge. The circle isn't perfectly round, it's about 20m in diameter and there must be at least 40 stones contained in it, though they are very small, none of them more than 60 cm high. Worth making a detour to see, though not sure it's worth going to see, unless you happen to be a "collector" of stone circles.
Cockpit Stone Circle, Cumbria Low lying stone circle estamated to be constructed in 3,500 B. C. There are 3 cairms close to the circle. It is thought to have been a bronze age trading route which connected Long Meg and Mayburgh Henge.
Nice walk through farmland, beautiful views to stone circle (follow Pooley Bridge signs if walking from Helton village) mist cleared as we approached stones, beautiful rural landscape
Loads of short scenic walks...stunning views
Lovely walk to the circle. Fantastic views on the way up.
Situated above Pooley Bridge, Ullswater, this stone circle appears while enjoying a walk to or from How Town. It's not huge, but is an interesting stopping place to consider the many people who have walked this way in the past, recent or distant!
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Just a few metres from the path leading up to High Street, about a 20 - 30 minute uphill walk from the centre of Pooley Bridge. The circle isn't perfectly round, it's about 20m in diameter and there must be at least 40 stones contained in it, though they are very small, none of them more than 60 cm high. Worth making a detour to see, though not sure it's worth going to see, unless you happen to be a "collector" of stone circles.
Cockpit Stone Circle, Cumbria Low lying stone circle estamated to be constructed in 3,500 B. C. There are 3 cairms close to the circle. It is thought to have been a bronze age trading route which connected Long Meg and Mayburgh Henge.
Nice walk through farmland, beautiful views to stone circle (follow Pooley Bridge signs if walking from Helton village) mist cleared as we approached stones, beautiful rural landscape
Loads of short scenic walks...stunning views
Lovely walk to the circle. Fantastic views on the way up.
Situated above Pooley Bridge, Ullswater, this stone circle appears while enjoying a walk to or from How Town. It's not huge, but is an interesting stopping place to consider the many people who have walked this way in the past, recent or distant!
