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Thornborough Henges

📍 ThornboroughNorth Yorkshire

Three huge Neolithic henges, about 4,500 years old, often called the Stonehenge of the North.

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Thornborough Henge, looking south. The most northerly henge has dense tree cover and there is a slight 'dogleg' in the layout that may mirror the three stars of Orion's Belt. — Thornborough Henge, looking south. The most northerly henge has dense tree cover and there is a slight 'dogleg' in the layout that may mirror the three stars of Orion's Belt.Photo: Tony Newbould · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

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Free access to the henges

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Three large earthwork henges sit in a line on a plateau above the River Ure, each ringed by a big earthen bank. They were built around 4,500 years ago and are one of the most important prehistoric sites in Britain. For the northern henge, park at Nosterfield Nature Reserve and walk about 10 minutes north on the footpath.

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Any reasonable time during daylight hours

Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.

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