Druid's Temple

Druid's Temple

🇬🇧United Kingdom, Yorkshire

Druid's Temple, located near Ripon in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, is a 19th-century folly resembling a prehistoric stone circle. Constructed in 1820, the site features a series of large stones arranged to mimic ancient druidic sites, with the tallest stones reaching around five meters.

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The temple was commissioned by William Danby, a local landowner, as part of his estate. While not an authentic ancient site, it reflects the 18th and 19th-century fascination with druidic culture. The site is accessible by foot from the nearby parking area and is part of a walking route through Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.