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Castlerigg Stone Circle is a megalith in United Kingdom, Europe. English Heritage dates it to c. 3200-2500 BCE. English Heritage also records: “Ceremonial stone circle.”
One of the earliest stone circles in Britain, ringed by the Cumbrian fells.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 3200 BCE - 2500 BCE c. 3200-2500 BCE English Heritage | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Ceremonial stone circle English Heritage | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 2,850 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 3,200 BCE - 2,500 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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