Stanton Drew

The parish of Stanton Drew sits in rural Bath and North East Somerset, on the edge of the Chew Valley and within easy reach of Bath and Bristol. It’s a small agricultural community of scattered farms and cottages set in rolling limestone countryside, with a medieval parish church and a close‑knit village life.

Stanton Drew is best known for its remarkable Neolithic stone circles - the Great Circle with adjoining rings and avenues - which are among the largest prehistoric monuments in Britain after Avebury and are protected as scheduled ancient monuments. The stones bring walkers, archaeologists and folklore enthusiasts to the parish; the local economy combines farming, small‑scale tourism and commuter households, while community and conservation efforts work to preserve the archaeology and landscape.