Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, United Kingdom

According to archaeologists, ancient civilisations arranged stone circles to align with lunar and solar positions, which were used to celebrate events such as the solstice. Today's image showcases the Castlerigg Stone Circle, an ancient Neolithic monument located in the Lake District National Park, Northwest England. The impressive site dates back to 3000 BCE and boasts 40 stones arranged in a circular pattern. While some aspects of Castlerigg's solar alignments remain a mystery, the allure of its ancient charm has drawn visitors and researchers throughout the centuries.