 Soussons Common, often referred to as a stone circle, consists of 22 surviving stones that are actually the kerb of a round cairn, now destroyed. It dates to the Bronze Age. It is approximately 28 feet in diameter. The stones here are all small, the tallest being only a little over two feet, while some barely protrude from the ground.
In the center lies a badly damaged burial cist.
About Soussons Common Cairn Circle
Megalithic Portal: Soussons Common
Legendary Dartmoor: Ringastan
Megalithics: Soussons
Modern Antiquarian: Soussons Common Cairn Circle
Journey to Soussons Common Cairn Circle
The Soussons Common Cairn Circle is located in the central area of Dartmoor National Park in Devon in southwest England. From Postbridge, head northeast on the B3132 and turn right on the road that is signed to Widecombe. Drive for about one mile passing a campsite. You will then come to a forest. Watch for the circle in a clearing beside the road near a layby.
Ordnance Survey Map (SX675786)
Visitors Information
Visitors information for the Soussons Common Cairn Circle may be found at the geograph website. General tourist information for Dartmoor National Park may be found at the Discover Dartmoor website. General tourist information for Devon may be found at the Visit Devon website.
Additional Photos of Soussons Common Cairn Circle
Approaching Soussons Common Cairn Circle
Soussons Common Cairn Circle
Burial Cist in Center of Soussons Common Cairn Circle
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