| Catalogue Finding Number | WYHER/13184 |
| Office record is held at | Historical Environment Record, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service |
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| Title | Survey of Twelve Apostles Stone Circle, Burley in Wharfedale |
| Description | ASWYAS carried out archaeological surveys of six prehistoric scheduled monuments on Ilkley and Buirley Moors . Field work was undertaken in December 2009, February and March 2010. ASWYAS were commissioned by Natural England as part of a Higher Level Agri environment scheme (HLS) to inform the HLS scheme for the sites which aimed to improve the management and condition of the historic and natural environment on the moors. The survey matched the standards of a Level III survey as defined by English Heritage (2007).
The survey work was undertaken using a survey grade Trimble 5800 GPS device using a virtual reference station (VRS). Each site was photographed using a high resolution digital camera.
The Twelve Apostles stone circle was found to be at high risk and the standing stones were damaged and knocked over. Given the prominence of the Twelve Apostles and its proximity to the Dales Way damage to the monument could not easily be reduced by re routing of paths. It was recommended that the centre of the circle could be stabilised by the laying of netting or geo textiles. It is recommended that the loose or propped stones be re set in their current positions to maintain their present arrangements and prevent further damage. Further archaeological investigation may also be undertaken to determine the stone's original positions. It was also suggested that flagstones be layed along the badly eroded patches approaching the monument and also on the western side of the circle. |
| Date | 21st century |
| Extent | contact the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service for information on what is available |
| Level | Item |