Archaeological sites · North West England
Mayburgh Henge
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Mayburgh Henge — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 1.7 km
About
Mayburgh Henge is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mayburgh Henge is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This prehistoric monument features a large circular earthwork, thought to date back to the late Neolithic period. The site is significant for its size and construction, representing the ceremonial and communal practices of ancient societies in the region. Visitors can explore the henge's earthwork and surrounding landscape, gaining insight into its historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6487, -2.7467
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Yanwath and Eamont Bridge
- Postcode
- CA10 2FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: n322590824 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q3302945 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mayburgh Henge?
- Mayburgh Henge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2FD), in the parish of Yanwath and Eamont Bridge.
- What is Mayburgh Henge?
- Mayburgh Henge — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Mayburgh Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2FD.
- Is Mayburgh Henge a protected site?
- Yes — Mayburgh Henge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mayburgh Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2FD.