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Rollright Stones is a megalith in United Kingdom, Europe. Historic England dates it to c. 2500 BCE. Historic England also records: “Ceremonial stone circle.”
A tightly packed circle of weathered limestone stones known as the King's Men.



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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 | 2500 BCE - 2000 BCE c. 2500 BCE Historic England | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Ceremonial stone circle Historic England | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 2,250 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 2,500 BCE - 2,000 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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