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We Dig Archaeology England 1. The Prehistoric-archaeological site of Long Meg and her Daughters stone circle near Penrith, Cumbria.
Long Meg and her Daughters: Long Meg herself is 3.6 metres high. Solstice alignments are can be discerned from studying and observing the orientation of the stones.
Long Meg and her Daughters: It is the 3rd largest stone circle in the British Isles (6th in world?), and one of the best preserved bronze age stone circles in England. 59/70 stones are still there and 27 still standing upright! Some new pictures of Long Meg and Her Daughters
Long Meg and her Daughters: Long Meg herself.
Long Meg and her Daughters: Long Meg herself.
Long Meg and her Daughters: Crossfell, the highest peak in the Dales-Pennines can be seen in the far distance (middle above, on the left below).
Long Meg and her Daughters: The child climbing on the far stone gives an idea of the size of the stones.
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