Stone alignment approaching a stone circle. View from south east.
A double row (or avenue) now measuring 31.6m long, including eight large-sized orthostats forming part of the Stanton Drew ritual complex. The row is orientated east to west and leads from the NE stone circle.
Location
| England | Somerset | Rest of England | ST 60103 63345 |
| Lat 51.367755 Long -2.5744888 | |||
Map showing the location of Stanton Drew, North stone row.
Stone alignments at Stanton Drew. Source: Google Maps.
Characteristics
| Type: Double | Length: 31.6m |
| No. of stones: 8 | Size of stones: Only large |
| Orientation: 100° | Altitude: 39m |
| Upper end: Stone circle | Lower end: – |
| Straight (Yes or No) : | Sea View: No |
| Context: Ritual landscape | |
| Notes: | |
Other Information
| Public Access: Yes |
| Land Status: Guardianship |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument: Yes |
Identification
Category: Plausible. No doubts have been expressed regarding the prehistoric interpretation of this row.
Typology
This stone row is of Type D8. Information on this form of stone row and other rows of this type is available here.
Photographs
The row leading from the stone circle. Stone “S” forms part of the southern alignment. View from the south.
The stone row leading to the stone circle on the skyline. Stone “S” forms part of the southern alignment. View from south east.
Looking eastward along the row.
The stone circle at the upper end of the row. View from south east.
The stone row. Stone “S” forms part of the southern alignment. View from above and west.
Access Information
Car parking is available at ST 59808 63260. From here follow the sign posts to the stone rows and circles. A fee for access is charged. In 2016 this was £1.
Online Resources
Megalithic Portal Megalithic Portal Modern Antiquarian PastScape
Other References
Burl, A., 1993, From Carnac to Callanish – The prehistoric rows and avenues of Britain, Ireland and Brittany, Yale University Press, New York and London, pg. 216.
Timeline
VISITED:- 2nd March 2016
FIRST PUBLISHED:- 12th February 2016
LAST UPDATED:- 12th January 2018
The Stone Rows of Great Britain 