Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornborough Henges
In or near Hutton Conyers.
Thornborough Henges — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thornborough Henges 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
- 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 circular earthworks, believed to date back to the Neolithic period. The site is significant for its scale and layout, reflecting ancient ceremonial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2101, -1.5642
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Tanfield
- Postcode
- DL8 2QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/3400118691 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornborough Henges?
- Thornborough Henges is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 2QZ), in the parish of West Tanfield.
- What is Thornborough Henges?
- Thornborough Henges — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornborough Henges?
- The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 2QZ.
- Is Thornborough Henges a protected site?
- Yes — Thornborough Henges is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Thornborough Henges free to visit?
- Yes, Thornborough Henges is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornborough Henges?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 2QZ. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.