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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. Pullover's community has found 59 ancient sites in the UK — each one submitted with honest notes on parking, access and what to expect when you arrive. No tourist guides, no sponsored listings — just honest places found by people who pulled over and looked.
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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St. Breock Downs Monolith
Cornwall's largest and heaviest standing stone.
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King Doniert’s Stone
Inscribed early-medieval cross-bases near St Cleer.
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The Louden Stone Circle
A quiet ring on the Penwith moors.
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Tregiffian Burial Chamber
A roadside chambered tomb near the Merry Maidens.
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Mulfra Quoit
A collapsed dolmen with wide Penwith views.
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Nine Maidens Stone Row
A Neolithic stone row near St Columb.
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Ballowall Barrow
An unusual chambered cairn near St Just.
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Tolvan Holed Stone
A holed stone near Gweek, on the Helford.
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Goodaver stone circle
An upland circle on Bodmin Moor.
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Maen Castle
An early cliff castle near Land's End.
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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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Castle an Dinas
A major Iron Age hillfort near St Columb.
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Halliggye Fogou
The best-preserved fogou in Cornwall, on the Lizard.
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Lanyon Quoit
A re-erected dolmen, visible from the road near Madron.
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Carn Brea Castle
A hilltop castle and chapel with huge views, near Redruth.
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Duloe stone circle
A small circle of white quartz stones near Liskeard.
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Chûn Quoit
A well-preserved closed dolmen on Penwith moor.
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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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Boscawen-Un Stone Circle
A beautiful complete circle with a leaning centre stone.
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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.
DRB-011
Montgomery Castle
4.5 ★ (2 reviews)
Ancient ruins of Montgomery Castle and stunning views of Montgomery and Shropshire
POW-008
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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