How old?
1979; rebuilt 2016–2019
This circle is modern, so we know who designed it and why.
What happened here?
Clues, not answers
Its documented design and construction make it a useful comparison for interpretations of ancient monuments.
The circle was designed to mark astronomical events and create meaning through alignment, landscape and gathering.
The old story says
Folklore
Its history belongs to modern urban culture rather than inherited ancient folklore, though it is developing traditions of its own.
Remember: folklore tells us what later people believed about a place. It is not necessarily what its builders believed.
Try this
Five things to notice
- Which is the tallest stone?
- What can you see on the horizon?
- Do the stones look different from nearby rocks?
- Where does the sun rise and set?
- How does the place sound when everyone is quiet?
Stone detective mission
Evidence or story?
Choose one thing you can see and one idea people tell about the place. Sketch both, then label the first evidence and the second story. Could new evidence ever change the story?
Look closely, draw and ask questions—but never climb on stones, move anything or leave an offering. Stay with your adult and follow every access sign.