- There
are some impressive examples of neolithic henges and Bronze Age
stone circles to be visited in the Peak. The first Neolithic
settlers moved here about five thousand years ago. They were
great movers of stone and built with locally found materials
such as the gritstone and limestone. Archaeologists consider
the stone circles to be ceremonial and secular meeting places,
probably used at particular times of the year, such as midsummer
and at the equinoxes
- Below are some
of sites to visit :
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Arbor Low - this large circular henge, built around 2000 BC,
is the Peakland's largest henge and classed as one of the most
important neolithic monuments in Britain. Set within a 250' diameter
circular earth bank crossed by two causeways, 47 recumbent stones
lie with 3 central stones. The stones are surrounded by a ditch,
and an external circular bank some 2 metres high. Arbor Low is
in the care of English Heritage and access to the site is from
a car park adjacent to Arbor Low farm
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