In keeping with many derbyshire circles none of the stones are particularly tall and this ring has a diameter of about 10 metres there is a faint trace of the. Circle of stones draws us into a meditative experience of the lost feminine and creates a space for us to consider our present lives from the eyes of womens ancient culture and ritual. It is a bronze age circle that consists of 9 upright stones made of local millstone grit and is less than a meter high. To find it, go to the post office in ardgroom then head in the direction of kenmare for approx. Nine stones close is the remains of a 15 metre diameter stone circle. A stone circle is a monument of stones arranged in a circle or ellipse. Nine ladies stone circle stanton lees, england atlas. The nine ladies are part of a complex of 70 prehistoric stone circles and standing stones on stanton moor dating back 4,000 years, and are traditionally believed to depict nine local ladies who were turned to stone for dancing on a sunday. Although this embanked stone circle is known as the nine ladies, there are in fact 10 stones here, a buried slab was discovered in 1979 and can be seen to the east of the circle, it is possible that there were originally even more. The tenth stone wasnt discovered until 1977 because it has fallen over and now lies flat. Whilst the site is also known as the nine maidens or the nine stones of boskednan it is likely there were originally 22 or 23 stones evenly space around the 69 metre 200ft perimeter. This small but beautiful stone circle in derbyshire called nine ladies is located within a grand bronze age cemetery. The nine ladies is a bronze age embanked stone circle within a ring cairn located on stanton moor, with a single standing stone known as the kings stone 40 metres to its southwest. The most evocative and wellknown of these monuments is the nine ladies stone circle and the king stone, set 40 metres 1 feet to the westsouthwest of the circle.
The stone circle is the eleventh book in the ruth galloway series by awardwinning british author, elly griffiths. Nine stones close stone circle also known as the grey ladies only has four stones remaining. Discover nine ladies stone circle in stanton lees, england. The county of nine ladies stone circle is derbyshire. If only those stones could talk about the things they have witnessed, they would cause a trickle of cold sweat to drizzle down your back. A brief history of circle a brief history of circle. The best known tradition of stone circle construction occurred across the british isles and brittany in the late neolithic and early bronze age, with over surviving examples, including avebury, the ring of. Nine ladies stone circle, derbyshire britain express. Another interesting quirk of the stone circle is that its actually made up of 10 stones, rather than nine. The book is divided into three parts, each telling the story of a different stone age tribe, separated by thousands of years.
In the middle of the 19th century, the antiquarian thomas bateman recorded seven upright stones. Druids and pagans occasionally celebrate summer solstice there. Leaving cork, take n71 southwest through bandon and clonakilty approximately 55km. Nine ladies stone circle grid reference sk 249635 is one of several prehistoric stone circles and dozens of cairns and mounds that make stanton moor in derbyshires peak district an archaeologically important area recognised as an sssi site of special scientific interest. Despite the name, there are 10 stones within the circle, the tenth which has fallen and now lies flat having been located in 1977. It is part of a complex of prehistoric circles and. This became the symbol of the new movement, which flourished in womens study groups, and in the book.
Nine ladies stanton moor ii stone circle northeast of. These two features appear to be contemporary with a wider bronze age funerary landscape on the moor and are probably part of the complex. Nine ladies stone circle location map, gps coordinates of. In 1908, the stone circle was known as the nine ladies and the devils nine stones, and in 1941 they were associated with both the devil and human sacrifice in local folklore. History of nine ladies stone circle stanton moor is situated on elevated ground to the west of the river derwent, near bakewell in the peak district. This movement is based upon and associated with jean shinoda bolens book, the millionth circle. This became the symbol of the new movement, which flourished in womens study groups, and in the book that i wrote about it in 1988. The ardgroom stone circle stands in a field a couple of miles from the village. A stone circle believed to have been built 4,000 years ago has been vandalised. Made of millstone grit, none of the stones are over three feet tall. The stone circle, erected in the bronze age, is made up of nine upright gritstone stones less than a metre high and a separate additional flat stone, about forty metres. Cashakeelty stone circle stands high up in the mountains, and yet is easy enough to reach. Few of the thousands of visitors who enjoy the tranquillity of the moor and the fine views can fail to notice the widespread archaeological remains that are dotted across this landscape. The circle of nine refers specifically to the nine archetypes that were formulated following the encounter in the nine ladies stone circle.
A small early bronze age stone circle traditionally believed to depict nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on sunday. In the center is a round table, with five oliveoil lamps in a cross, and the commanders of the order sit at this table. It is part of a complex of prehistoric circles and standing stones on stanton moor. It is an extremely popular spot for tourists, walkers, druids and pagans. Ancient origins articles related to stone circle in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Nine ladies stone circle matlock 2020 all you need to. It is a bronze age circle that contains nine upright stones and just to the south is a small standing stone the kings stone each made of local millstone.
Nine stones close stone circle, derbyshire, england. In britain, the stonecircle building phase was preceded by a short period of henge building. Nine ladies and stanton moor public group facebook. Drombeg stone circle rosscarbery, ireland atlas obscura. Black columns surround the chapter in a circle, and three circles of lights above each other comprised of six, nine, and twelve, from top to bottom are in the east. My nine year old is very interested in history and so she enjoyed this book about stone, bronze and iron age britain. Winster birchover 9 ladies stone circle this fairly short walk of just under six miles begins and ends in the pretty streets of winster. The stone circle at boskednan consists of nine stone still standing and two fallen stones. No longer nine stones, but four stones remain of this stone circle that was once know as the grey ladies.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. And, its so small, we could have easily taken it along. It takes us from earlier forms of the genus, around a million years ago, through to the evolution of sapiens and our spread across the globe. It starts between the last two houses on the right hand side of main street going towards elton, where a jitty, or channel depending on which part of the country you are from narrowly leads towards. A 200yearold tree at the centre of worship by druids and witches has been chopped down to size after it became diseased.
Nine stones close stone circle west of stanton moor. The drombeg stone circle is a little over an hour from cork, ireland by car. Nine ladies stone circle stanton moor situated on stanton moor, 5 miles northwest of matlock is the nine ladies stone circle, protected and cared for by english heritage. Residents living near the nine ladies stone circle near stanton moor in the peak district found the stones had been. Home diary images messages maps resources equipment stone pages diary images messages maps. An archetypal journey to awaken the divine feminine within will be published by red wheel weiser in september 2018.
As of 1968, the stone circle was still known as the devils nine stones. The ninepoint circle owes its discovery to a group of famous mathematicians over the course of about 40 years, though it is most generally though perhaps not most fairly attributed to karl feuerbach, a german mathematician who rediscovered it in the nineteenth century however it was known even to euler dorrie, 100 great problems. The largest stones in derbyshire, they stand isolated in a farmers field on harthill moor, almost due west of doll tor and the ritual complex of stanton moor that lies a short distance beyond. The site is situated on harthill moor, close to the village of elton and a short distance from the imposing outcrop know as robin hoods stride. Managed by the peak district national park authority. Nine ladies is a bronze age stone circle located on stanton moor, derbyshire, england. How to change ourselves and the worldthe essential guide to womens circles, 1999 boston, red wheel. A survey of stone circles in cork and kerry proceedings of the royal irish academy. In the centre of that circle, they found a bunch of nine golden daffodils. Incorporating the most ancient symbol of spiritualitythe circle of stonesduerk weaves stories, dreams, and visions of women to lead each reader into a. We recommend booking machrie moor stone circles tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
The mysterious nine ladies and stanton moor paranormal. Piece of history, worth finding it if youre walking in the area. Nine ladies stone circle of stanton moor megalithomania. Opinion is divided regarding the number of stones that originally constituted this circle, but there may have been as many as eleven. One evening, a few women headed out to the nine ladies stone circle in derbyshire, in search of inspiration. Cherry gilchrists book is an intelligent exploration of these feminine archetypes, plumbing mythology, history, and. Hymn to the nine ladies stone circle peak district. This was a 45foot circle of stones with the stones being the tallest in derbyshire and ranging from 1.
Location informations of nine ladies stone circle latitude of nine ladies stone circle is 53. In less environmentally aware times almost fifty years ago, and before the peak district national. The nine ladies stone circle is located on stanton moor in derbyshire and is owned by the english heritage. The nine ladies arent the only highlight of this walk because youll approach the. With approximately 1,000 stone circles in the british isles, there is no question that the islands were host to a peopple for whom the circular shape it was the homeland of the stonecircle builders for thousands of years.
Such monuments have been constructed in many parts of the world throughout history for many different reasons. Nine ladies stone circle daubed with paint bbc news. Katie doherty takes a look at the nine ladies stone circle, a magical ancient monument based in derbyshire britain is quite the magical land and is host to many ancient sites, one of those being the nine ladies stone circle a place where the witches gather. The nine ladies stone circle on stanton moor is a place that gives out an aura of mystery shrouded in the depths of time. Cherry gilchrist unlocks the mysteries of the three queens, three mothers and three ladies, who form the unique company of nine, and still offer wisdom to women today. History of nine ladies stone circle english heritage. There is a map of britain, showing where some stone and timber circles can be found including stonehenge, avebury, rollright stones and more.
The nine ladies stone circle located on stanton moor, derbyshire, is owned by the english heritage. Legend says this littleknown stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the sabbath. A new and revised edition of her book the circle of nine. Nine ladies stone circle, stanton moor, derbyshire. Having just returned from visiting several in england, we were wishing we had bought the book before we traveled so that wed have more information at our fingertips. The dorset daily echo has a nice piece up about how a local pagan group dealt with the death and removal of a 200yearold tree that rested in the middle of the famous nine ladies stone circle at winterbourne abbas. Nearly a decade ago, dci harry nelson was the recipient of some anonymous letters that hampered his search for two missing girls. See all 2 machrie moor stone circles tours on tripadvisor. Review of the circle of nine 9781578636327 foreword.