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Nine Maidens Stone Circle

Nine Maidens Stone Circle

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Nine Maidens Stone Circle

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Location: Belstone, West Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Gemma Jones 🇬🇧🥾

August 13, 2019

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One of the legend says that the Nine Maidens are or were a group of maidens who danced on a Sunday and were immediately turned to stone. For their punishment they were compelled to dance every day at noon for the rest of eternity and it is said that to this day they can be seen rhythmically moving at midday. It is also suggested that the sound of the Belstone church bells will also bring them to life.

Dan Hobson

August 13, 2019

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The Nine Maidens, also known as the Seventeen Brothers, is a Bronze Age stone circle. These days, there are only 16 of the original 17 stones standing. The circle is in a calm and tranquil location that has an enchanting atmosphere.

Linda

October 13, 2023

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On the 1st of May every year the local morris dancers come to dance the summer in at dawn at this spot

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