The Twelve Apostles Stone Circle — Attraction in Bradford

A Site that would have been Pagan (Pre Roman ) the people of that time the Brigantes the North of England (Briganta ) The recorded works of Neolithic Cup and Ring Art scattered around the Moorland and Cairns suggest Late Neolithic to Bronze age around 3300 BC to 1200 BC Similar to Construction and Use of Thornborough Henge Complex North Yorkshire. Five Stone Circles used to be on the Near Moorland three now exist Grub Stones being a Ring Cairn like Catstones on Harden Moor, Backstone Circle and this Site Twelve Apostles which has nothing to do with Christianity which is why it was demolished long ago. The Christianised and renamed Twelve Apostles ( Druid Circle !!?) are conveniently close to a main footpath on Ilkley Moor, but this hasn’t necessarily done them any favours. By the 1970s all the stones had fallen; they were put back up again in an unauthorized re-erection. Some have since fallen and been re-erected again, and many are now loose. The current 16m (52ft) circle has 12 stones but it’s thought there were once 20 stones, plus a central pillar, and a raised embankment. This is a Magical Spot full of Energy and Wonder. /|\ The Sun Rises over Sutton Bank White Horse on the Summer...

I urge anyone intending to visit these stones to lower their expectations somewhat. The stones are much shorter than I was led to believe; I'd strongly advise against visiting them in high heels as they would seem even smaller. So short were they, I would have simply walked past them had my friend not pointed them out. When I realised this was the goal we had been walking towards, an uncontrollable internal rage bubbled inside me. I was severely underwhelmed - how could I have been deceived this way? Not one for resentment, I put this disappointment aside and revelled in the spectacular views - a true environmental extravangza for the eyes. Upon reflection, it was a magnificent day out and thoroughly enjoyable walk. The disillusionment may last a few hours, but the memories will...

On sunny day this is well worth the walk, on a rainy day it can be drab ! The circle is a great place to chill and imagine the times and event that our forefathers here have endured , enjoyed and prevailed. 4500 year old approx, bronze age , i very much doubt they would of lived up here though , windy n barren esp winter, a look out position or meeting place ? The digital Map reference is 53.9016, -0.1809. The grubstone circle is only 800 meters away but not half as impressive as this one the Twelve Apostles, restored early 1970s to the condition it is in now. It's worth noting, this is not the only 12 apostles stone circle in the uk , another somewhere up...