Rollright Stones - Wikipedia
The Rollright Stones are three separate megalithic monuments, constructed close to one another during the later prehistoric ages of the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Their current names – the King's Men, the King Stone, and the Whispering Knights – descend from folklore that has surrounded the site since the Early Modern period.
The Rollright Stones
2024年12月10日 · The Rollright Stones is an ancient site located on the Oxfordshire & Warwickshire border in England. The complex consists of three main elements, The King's Men stone circle, the King Stone, and the Whispering Knights.
Overview and history | The Rollright Stones
The Stones are made of natural boulders of Jurassic oolitic limestone which forms the bulk of the Cotswold hills. This stone has been used extensively in the region for building everything from churches and houses to stone walls. The boulders used to construct the Rollright Stones were probably collected from within 500m of the site.
Rollright Stones - English Heritage
Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.
Visiting the Stones - Rollright Stones
Visiting the Stones Opening hours. The Stones are normally open to the public daily all the year round including being available to night-time stargazers. (Extremely rarely the site is closed for a ticketed event or some overriding public interest/safety risk). Entry fees. The entry charge is £2 for adults and £1 for children aged 7-16.
Uncovering the Mysteries of the Rollright Stones: A Megalithic …
2024年5月27日 · Scattered across the fields of rural Oxfordshire, England lies an ancient enigma that has fascinated people for centuries. The Rollright Stones, a complex of three distinct prehistoric monuments, offer a tantalizing window into …
Legends of the Rollright Stones, Oxfordshire
2016年5月11日 · The Rollright Stones is the collective name for a group of enigmatic prehistoric monuments located next to an ancient ridgeway known as the Jurassic Way, on the border between the English counties of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.
The Rollright Stones: Unveiling the Mysteries of Neolithic Britain
2024年5月25日 · The Rollright Stones stand as a powerful testament to the ingenuity, beliefs, and aspirations of our Neolithic ancestors. From the haunting beauty of the Whispering Knights to the enigmatic presence of the King Stone, each component of this ancient site holds its own secrets and significance.
How to Visit The Rollright Stones From Oxford - OxfordVisit
The Rollright Stones are an ancient stone monument complex located on the border of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, England. Dating back over 4,000 years to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, the stones are steeped in local legend and folklore.
Rollright Stones - Cotswolds attraction
2024年8月1日 · The Rollright Stones is an ancient site located on the Oxfordshire and Warwickshire border, approximately 4 miles from Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds. The complex consists of three main elements, The King's Men stone circle, the …
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