Castlerigg Stone Circle Keswick Mounted Wall Art Print by Real World Art
Castlerigg Stone Circle Keswick Mounted Wall Art Print.
This high-quality photographic print available in three paper options:
- Giclée PF Lustre 275gsm - a stiff, middle-weight paper with a slight surface sheen delivering beautiful images.
- Giclée PF Gloss 270gsm - a stiff, middle-weight paper with a high gloss finish which creates impressive contrasts and images with ultra-high definition.
- Hahnemühle Fine Art PhotoRag 308gsm - a smooth, matt paper which boasts a lightly defined surface, lending each printed image a three-dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth.
The print is then mounted onto 2mm, 100% virgin fibre board which can either be framed or hung directly using adhesive velcro pads and will be supplied without any border unless otherwise specified.
If you will be displaying the print behind glass/plexiglass the matt and lustre finishes are recommended to reduce any glare.
*If you choose optional lamination to protect your image this will be either a satin or gloss finish to match your chosen paper.
The use of acid-free papers and archival inks ensures that your print will last a lifetime without fading or loss of color.
Castlerigg Stone Circle, located on a low hill near Keswick in Cumbria, is one of Britain's earliest stone circles, dating back 4,000 to 5,000 years to the Neolithic period. The circle consists of 38 stones, some as tall as 3 meters (10 feet). Its purpose remains speculative, but it likely served ceremonial and astronomical functions, marking significant solar and lunar events crucial for Neolithic agricultural societies.
The construction of Castlerigg would have required significant community effort, reflecting sophisticated social structures. The stones, sourced from nearby areas, were transported and erected with precision, showcasing the builders' skills and communal effort.
Surrounded by the peaks of Skiddaw, Blencathra, and Helvellyn, Castlerigg offers stunning panoramic views that may have held spiritual significance for its creators.
In 1882, Castlerigg was among the first sites protected under the Ancient Monuments Protection Act, highlighting its importance to Britain’s archaeological heritage.
To reduce the load on mobile data the image has been uploaded at a reduced dpi, which may affect how some detail is displayed. All images are printed at 300dpi or higher. Depending on the calibration of your screen, image colours and brightness may appear less vibrant than the actual print.
