Ladder Hiil
Location-
Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire
O.S Grid Refernce-
SK023794
Parking available by the Shall Cross in the Hamlet of Shall.
There are two theories about what this earth and stone ring, 13m in diameter, actually is. An early theory by Andrews is that the monument is the remains of a stone circle similar to the of the 9 Ladies on Stanton Moor, complete with an outlying stone.. His description is slightly confusing although he doesn't mention any of the stones being upright at the time of his visit. John Barnatt later visited the site and suggested the ring to be the robbed remains of a barrow; the stones in the bank more than likely kerbstones to the monument.
A skull recovered from the site resides at Tunstall Farm. Known as Dickie O' Tunstead it is said to scream and bring misfortune on the farm if ever it should be moved.
Whatever it is the views of the hills around Whaley Bridge are superb and add something to a visit of this mysterious site.
Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire
O.S Grid Refernce-
SK023794
Parking available by the Shall Cross in the Hamlet of Shall.
There are two theories about what this earth and stone ring, 13m in diameter, actually is. An early theory by Andrews is that the monument is the remains of a stone circle similar to the of the 9 Ladies on Stanton Moor, complete with an outlying stone.. His description is slightly confusing although he doesn't mention any of the stones being upright at the time of his visit. John Barnatt later visited the site and suggested the ring to be the robbed remains of a barrow; the stones in the bank more than likely kerbstones to the monument.
A skull recovered from the site resides at Tunstall Farm. Known as Dickie O' Tunstead it is said to scream and bring misfortune on the farm if ever it should be moved.
Whatever it is the views of the hills around Whaley Bridge are superb and add something to a visit of this mysterious site.
Above: The earthen ring, with possible cairn on left of pic, and stone centre right.