Doll Tor is a prehistoric stone circle in Derbyshire, England, dating back to the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age around 3300-900 BCE. The site's official name is unknown, but it is commonly referred to as Doll Tor. Many stone circles like this one can be found all over Britain, Ireland, and Brittany, but Doll Tor's official name is unknown, but it is commonly referred to as Doll Tor. It consists of six upright stones arranged in a circle, with a diameter of 7 meters, making it smaller than many other circles but still imposing.
The western side of the circle is made up of taller and heavier stones, so the circle appears to slope upwards from east to west. The site is surrounded by a drystone wall. A cairn, or a mound of stones, lies adjacent to the eastern side of the circle. Archaeologists have found evidence of human remains and cremated human remains buried within the circle and the cairn, suggesting that it may have been used for ritual activities.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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