Elva Plain Stone Circle

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Elva Plain Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle in Cumbria, England, located north of Bassenthwaite Lake on the lower slopes of Elva Hill. It is one of the largest surviving stone circles in Cumbria and is commonly classified as a "Cumbrian circle", that is, a regional group of large, widely spaced megalithic enclosures characterised by open internal space, prominent upland settings, and henge-like form. The monument is generally dated to the mid-to-late Neolithic period (c.

3200–2500 BC), based on its morphology and comparison with other large British stone circles. It is accessible by footpath from the nearby road, though the approach is often boggy due to local ground conditions.