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All the United Kingdom England York Dragon Stones
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Dragon Stones

A modern mini-Stonehenge is hidden in a public reserve, not far from a former Viking stronghold.

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It may look a lot like Stonehenge, but it’s not.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
It may look a lot like Stonehenge, but it’s not.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
Much remains unknown about these stones.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
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An air of mystery hangs over the place.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
Dragon Stones bear a resemblance to other strange rock constructions.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
No one knows the exact meaning of these stones.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
The John Lally Community Wood , 1995 - 2010.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
Take the winding path.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
The stones appear in a clearin   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
St. Nick’s Nature Reserve is full of walking trails.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
Follow the road signs to get to the Dragon Stones.   SEANETTA / Atlas Obscura User
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St. Nick's Nature Reserve and Community Center lies just under a mile from one of York's popular visitor attractions, The JORVIK Viking Centre. The area which was once a dumping ground for household wastes, but is now a popular walking area in a reclaimed wooden wildlife habitat. Thanks to the City Planners and a handful of volunteers, this once blighted eyesore is now home to many species of flora and fauna, but also the dwelling place of a structure that is often referred to as a mini-Stonehenge.

For in the northern quadrant of this open public green space is a collection of disused rocks that form a circle, imitating the more famous prehistoric megalithic construction that lies much further south in Wiltshire, England, This recreation was constructed in 1995 by small group of people, including a number of students from York Tech College. Using stones from a possibly abandoned nearby church, this miniature replica was christened with the moniker 'Dragon Stones.' No word on whether there is a celestial or astrological significance to this facsimile 's positioning.

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Free and accessible at all times. Proper footwear and attire are highly recommended, as the trails through the woods are unpaved and susceptible to weather.

"Dragon Stones" is located on Google Maps. After passing through the industrial commercial area, head south west along the body of water, Tang Hall Beck.

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