Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
enclosure or henge
In or near Ripponden.
enclosure or henge — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mytholmroyd · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
enclosure or henge is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The enclosure or henge is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. This structure, characterised by its circular earthworks, provides insights into prehistoric ceremonial practices in the region. It is an important part of the area's archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7401, -1.9660
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Hebden Royd
- Postcode
- HX2 6US
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Mytholmroyd — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/10903473 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is enclosure or henge?
- enclosure or henge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX2 6US), in the parish of Hebden Royd.
- What is enclosure or henge?
- enclosure or henge — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to enclosure or henge?
- The nearest railway station is Mytholmroyd, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX2 6US.
- Is enclosure or henge a protected site?
- Yes — enclosure or henge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is enclosure or henge free to visit?
- Yes, enclosure or henge is free to enter.
- How do I get to enclosure or henge?
- The nearest railway station is Mytholmroyd, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX2 6US.