Druid's Altar

Map Referance : SD949652
54° 4'57.69"N 2° 4'46.02"W
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Only three of the four stones at this site still remain upright. The fourth SW pillar has broken off at it's base and lies within the circle. This fallen stone looks like a pagan altar and so not surprisingly we find that the circles name is unimaginative derived from it. The remaining stump still left in the ground is clearly visible.

One of the stones of the ring is leaning slightly and appears unstable, around it's base can be seen the original packing material.

The stones of the Druid's Altar are of white limestone and stand proud against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. The whole surrounding area is scattered with such stones and they clearly make up the source material for this circle. There are distant views in most directions. A neat little ring but quite badly damaged at the south side. Worth a visit if only for it's accessibility and the fact that it is the only four poster in this part of Britain, it's nearest neighbour 'The Goatstones' is seventy miles to the north.