The Stone Circle (alternatively known as Sundial Garden)[1] was a circle of giant stones within the grounds of Hogwarts just outside of the Wooden Bridge. The stones formed a sundial.[2] Within the 1993–1994 school year, the Stone Circle allowed the activity of Owl Racing between Hogwarts students.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
- The Sundial Garden is known simply as the Stone Circle in the Prisoner of Azkaban, Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince video games.
- Inspiration for Stone Circle came from Stonehenge in the English County Wiltshire, as well as other stone circles, such as Avebury.[2]
- In recalling the first time the young actors in the films saw the stones, art director Alan Gilmore commented "I heard they asked Alfonso if the stones were why he chose the location. It's always gratifying when your work is mistaken for the real thing!"[2]
- The stones are not present in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 when the Snatchers run through the Wooden Bridge.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (First identified as Stone Circle)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Notes and references[]
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