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Long Meg and her Daughters

Little Salkeld, England
Ranked #2 of 14 attractions in Penrith
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Mysterious Sites, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Dating from the Bronze Age, this is England's third largest stone circle that consists of a huge ring (the Daughters) of more than 60 stones and Long...... more » Owner description: Dating from the Bronze Age, this is England's third largest stone circle that consists of a huge ring (the Daughters) of more than 60 stones and Long Meg, a 12-foot-high block of red sandstone. « less
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Biggar, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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Awesome feeling.The trees INSIDE the circle had no buds yet every other tree was in full leaf!!! More

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Bury, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Worth a little detour to see this large stone circle in a field of dairy cattle. Peaceful and interesting place More

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Leeds
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Extremely historic and moving site. Second only to Stonehenge of its type. More

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Halifax
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Just as raved about by Julian Cope himself. One of the finest sites in England, carvings on Long Meg are clearly visible.Pagans leave trinket offerings there too, all power to them. More

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Malvern, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

This is a really big stone circle - very impressive if you are interested in this sort of thing. There is also a lovely circular walk up the river and back past the circle (about 7 miles) More

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Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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Hidden away behind Little Salkeld this is a great area to let the children run round the standing stones - Meg is the big one with interesting carvings and her daughters are in a big circle around her. This can be incorporated with a longer walk to Lacy's caves which makes a lovely afternoon out - you can see the... More

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los angeles
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
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This whole site is magnificent. The energy here is palpable and very welcoming. Over in the next field is Little Meg, another stone circle tiny compared to Long Meg but also worth a visit. Not many people know Little Meg is there and there are some carved stones as well. Do visit both! More

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Boston, England, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2011

this was one of the most amazing sights i have seen. Need to know the history it has so intrigued me. More

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Chester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011

Require more sign posts to direct to the location of Long Meg and her daughters. Also would like to see info board giving history of this attraction. If you have young children this is the idea place for them to run off surplus energy. Take a picnic to this scenic ancient stone circle. More

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Appleby, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2010
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I happened upon this stone circle on a lovely, gentle walk to see Lacy's Caves. The two of them were such a delight. The walk in general was nicely varied and suitable for all but especially those not wanting to go high. I did it on a wet day and still enjoyed it. Little Selkeld Mill where you can enjoy... More

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