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Ancient Sites Worth Pulling Over For in the UK.
Stand where people stood thousands of years before you. Ancient sites carry a stillness that's hard to explain and impossible to forget. Every spot on this page has been found and shared by real people who've been there — no tourist guides, no sponsored listings.
Montgomery Castle
4.5 ★ (2 reviews)
Ancient ruins of Montgomery Castle and stunning views of Montgomery and Shropshire
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Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
4.0 ★ (1 review)
A well preserved Neolithic henge and burial long Barrow.
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Carn Brea Castle
A hilltop castle and chapel with huge views, near Redruth.
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Carn Kenidjack
A striking rock tor in a prehistoric landscape.
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Nine Maidens Stone Row
A Neolithic stone row near St Columb.
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The Trippet Stones
A true circle in a fine Bodmin Moor setting.
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Ballowall Barrow
An unusual chambered cairn near St Just.
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Mulfra Quoit
A collapsed dolmen with wide Penwith views.
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Tolvan Holed Stone
A holed stone near Gweek, on the Helford.
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Castle an Dinas
A major Iron Age hillfort near St Columb.
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Roche Rock
A ruined chapel atop a dramatic rock outcrop.
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Dry Tree Menhir
A Lizard standing stone at Goonhilly.
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Stripple Stones
A henged circle high on Bodmin Moor.
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Tregiffian Burial Chamber
A roadside chambered tomb near the Merry Maidens.
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Blind Fiddler Standing Stone
A tall menhir near Catchall, Penwith.
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Duloe stone circle
A small circle of white quartz stones near Liskeard.
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The Hurlers: North circle
The northern ring of the Hurlers group at Minions.
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Halliggye Fogou
The best-preserved fogou in Cornwall, on the Lizard.
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Maen Castle
An early cliff castle near Land's End.
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The Hurlers: Southern circle
The southern ring of the Hurlers group at Minions.
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The Hurlers: Central Circle
The central ring of three Bronze Age circles at Minions.
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Mên Scryfa
An inscribed standing stone near Men-an-Tol.
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The Pipers
A pair of tall menhirs beside the Hurlers.
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Zennor Quoit
A large ruined dolmen above Zennor.
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Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
4.0 ★ (1 review)
A well preserved Neolithic henge and burial long Barrow.
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Montgomery Castle
4.5 ★ (2 reviews)
Ancient ruins of Montgomery Castle and stunning views of Montgomery and Shropshire
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Chysauster Ancient Village
A Romano-British courtyard-house village in Penwith.
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Frequently asked about ancient sites in the UK
What are the best ancient sites in the UK?
Pullover has 59 ancient sites in the UK, all found and reviewed by real people who've been there. Each spot is checked by the community before it appears — browse the list above or switch to map view to explore them.
Is parking free at ancient sites in the UK?
3 of the 59 spots in this area have free parking noted by the Pullover community. Always check local signage before you park - conditions can change.
Are these ancient sites suitable for motorhomes?
3 of the spots in this area have been flagged as motorhome friendly. Pullover notes height restrictions and road conditions where known - always read the spot notes carefully.
How do I find the best ancient sites near me in the UK?
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