4 Stone Circles More Hipster Than Stonehenge

Alyssa Hollingsworth | January 27, 2016

3. Duddo Five Stones (Northumberland)

Further north, in Northumberland, are the Duddo Five Stones. These stones sit atop a hill in a farmer’s field, though the owner has marked a path for visitors to follow. In their relatively flat surroundings, you can see the stones on the crest from quite a distance, like small fisted hands coming from the ground. These stones have been here for around 4000 years, and you can mark their age in the weathered wrinkles carved across their surfaces.

From within the stone circle, you’ll have a beautiful view of Cheviot Hills to the South and the Lammermuir Hills to the north. You can even see the Eildons in the far distance—three peaks together, surrounded by flat lands—where some legends say King Arthur sleeps.

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As you might imagine, the Duddo Stones form just one piece of an extensive prehistoric landscape in the area. Poke around online (or grab a local) to find out more about nearby cliff carvings, symbols in stone, and legendary sites.

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