Castlerigg Stone Circles

The Castlerigg stone circles are one of around 1300 stone circles in the British islands and France. They were created between 3300 to 900 BCE. The Castlerigg site was built around 3000 BCE and the reason for its use is unknown. It is currently theorized that it was used as a gathering place and for trading for axe heads. It is also regarded as one of the most picturesque stone circles and I quite agree. A short walk East from Keswick will take you here.

 People have been coming here as tourists since the Lake district was popularized. Some people even came and chipped off a piece of the circle to take home! Not allowed anymore.

 There is a nice metal plaque that shows the stone circle, cardinal points, and location of mountains relative to the circle.