The stone-circle atlas

Ancient places.
Living stories.

Explore the archaeology, landscapes, legends and living spiritual significance of stone circles across Britain, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.

42
places mapped
5
lands explored
5,000+
years of stories

Begin your journey

More than stones in a field

Each circle is a meeting point: between land and sky, archaeology and folklore, the living and the dead. We separate evidence from tradition while giving both room to be understood.

Stories, beliefs & mysteries

Between evidence
and imagination

From petrified dancers and uncountable stones to solstice gatherings and modern Pagan practice, these places carry stories as enduring as the stones themselves.

Archaeological evidenceHistorical recordFolkloreModern account

Explore by land

England17 places Isle of Man1 places Northern Ireland9 places Scotland10 places Wales5 places