This early Bronze Age stone circle is in a beautiful and atmospheric setting. As soon as you walk through the trees, the magic hits you. Legend has it that the circle depicts nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday. There is also a 'fiddler stone' outside the main circle. The fiddler was also supposedly turned to stone for providing the music!

Tom

June 27, 2019

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I can imagine this place (among others) being a hot spot on solstices and midsummer nights etc. It can get pretty busy here so be prepared for guests in your photos.

Dave Armstrong

June 17, 2022

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This part of Derbyshire (Stanton Moor) is steeped in ancient history. With burial mounds, stone circles, standing stones and much more. A truly magical place !

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3. Stanton Moor & the Nine Ladies Stone Circle loop from Birchover — Peak District National Park

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Location: Stanton CP, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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