Bull Ring Henge, Dove Holes and Castle Naze Hillfort, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Derbyshire

Bull Ring Henge, Dove Holes and Castle Naze Hillfort, Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Derbyshire

Out with CBA East Midlands Charity No. 1082287 Bull Ring henge, Dove Holes and Castle Naze hillfort, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire Saturday 4th July 2015 Archaeological walks, totalling about 6km, to visit the Neolithic Bull Ring henge and post-medieval lime-kilns in Dove Holes, then to Castle Naze hillfort on Combs Moss. Walks guided by John Barnatt and Graeme Guilbert. ALL WELCOME – no charge Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of liquid refreshment (there are no convenient shops after Buxton), suncream/hat and weatherproof clothing ( i.e . be prepared for all eventualities — Castle Naze can be wet and windy). Walking will be mostly along footpaths and over grass, with short stretches of road. The hillfort is an exposed site on moorland, and we will cross some uneven ground and stiles. Stout walking boots/shoes are recommended. Please note that after Buxton station, there are NO public toilet facilities. Plan of Castle Naze by Hayman Rooke, see Archaeologia, 1789. Please let us know in advance if you intend to join us for the day, preferably by email to [email protected] Car-parking is difficult, so we’ll travel by train from Buxton. Parking at Buxton station is currently £2.00 per day. Buy an off-peak day- return to Chapel-en-le-Frith (currently £3.50). Catch the 10.29 towards Stockport , alighting at Dove Holes (first stop). We will then walk the short distance to the Bull Ring henge, and t’owd limekilns. Back to the station to catch the 12.35 towards Stockport, alighting at Chapel-en-le-Frith (first stop). From there, walk uphill to Castle Naze hillfort, returning by same route to catch the 16.36 back to Buxton, arriving 16.49. (N.B. This train does not stop at Dove Holes.) If we’re late, or feel inclined to linger, we can Contour plan of the Bull Ring henge, by John Barnatt, catch the 17.34, arriving Buxton 17.49. see Derbyshire Archaeological Journal,1988 .

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