Doll Tor
Doll Tor, occasionally known as the Six Stones,[1] is a small stone circle near Birchover, west of Stanton Moor in the Derbyshire Peak District. Dating from the Bronze Age, the circle consists of six standing stones.
 Doll Tor | |
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| Location | Birchover, Derbyshire |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53.162497°N 1.645007°W |
| Type | Stone circle |
| History | |
| Periods | Bronze Age |
View from opposite direction
The site was excavated in 1852 by Thomas Bateman, and again from 1931 to 1933 by J. P. Heathcote.[2] During this second excavation, three stones were smashed and later repaired with cement. In 1993, unknown visitors rearranged the stones to create a more complete but historically inaccurate circle. It was later restored to something close to its original appearance, two fallen stones being re-erected. Doll Tor stone circle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[3]
References
- "The Six Stones (Doll Tor)". History of Birchover. Archived from the original on 3 February 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- Heathcote, J.P. (1939). "Excavations at Doll Tor Stone Circle, Stanton Moor". Journal of the Derbyshire Archaeological and Natural History Society. LX. Archived from the original on 12 February 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- Historic England. "Doll Tor stone circle and cairn (1017664)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
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