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Priddy Circles

Priddy Circles are a linear arrangement of four circular earthwork enclosures near the village of on the in , England. The circles have been listed as Scheduled Ancient Monuments, and described as 'probable Neolithic ritual or ceremonial monuments similar to a henge'.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mendips and Priddy Mineries.

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The are a range of hills in northern in the south-west of the . The area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Nature reserve
is a previously run by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. It is in the village of , on the in . The reserve lies 3 miles north of Wells and 1.5 miles east of the village of Priddy.

Cave
Swildon's Hole is an extensive in , . At 9,144 metres in length, it is the longest cave on the . It has been found to be connected to Priddy Green Sink and forms part of the Priddy Caves Site of Special Scientific Interest. is situated 1 mile southwest of Priddy Circles.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Priddy and East Harptree.

Village
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is a village in , England in the , close to and 4 miles north-west of . The village lies in a small hollow near the summit of the Mendip range of hills, at an elevation of 260 metres above sea-level, and has evidence of occupation since Neolithic times.

Village
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is a village and civil parish in , England. It is situated 5 miles north of and 15 miles south of , on the northern slope of the overlooking the Chew Valley. is situated 2½ miles northeast of Priddy Circles.

Village
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is a small village and civil parish within the Chew Valley in and in the unitary authority in . is situated 2½ miles north of Priddy Circles.

Priddy Circles

Latitude
51.27242° or 51° 16′ 21″ north
Longitude
-2.6606° or 2° 39′ 38″ west
Open location code
9C3V78CQ+XQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 133549199
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q2109508
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