Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornborough Henges
In or near Hutton Conyers.
Thornborough Henges — archaeological in england yorkshire.
David Tyers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale · 9.1 km
About
Thornborough Henges is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornborough Henges is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It features a complex of three large henges, which are prehistoric earthworks. The site is significant for its historical and cultural importance, reflecting the ritual landscape of Neolithic Britain. Visitors can explore the earthworks and surrounding landscape, offering insights into ancient ceremonial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2089, -1.5630
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Tanfield
- Postcode
- DL8 2RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale — 9.1 km
Sources
- osm: w192266091 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q2428964 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornborough Henges?
- Thornborough Henges is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 2RA), in the parish of West Tanfield.
- What is Thornborough Henges?
- Thornborough Henges — archaeological in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Thornborough Henges?
- The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 2RA.
- Is Thornborough Henges a protected site?
- Yes — Thornborough Henges is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Thornborough Henges?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 2RA. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.