Thornborough Henges
The Thornborough Henges are an ancient monument complex that includes the three aligned henges that give the site its name. They are located on a raised plateau above the River Ure near the village of Thornborough in North Yorkshire, England.
- Archaeological site
- …is also known as “Earth circles, cursus, pit alignments and burial sites near Nosterfield and Thornborough, including Centre Hill round barrow”
- Description: Neolithic henge monument complex in North Yorkshire, England, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Marmion Tower and Freemasons’ Arms.
Marmion Tower
Marmion Tower, also known historically as Tanfield… Marmion Tower is situated 1¼ miles west of Thornborough Henges.
Freemasons’ Arms
The Freemasons' Arms is a historic pub on The Green… Freemasons’ Arms is situated 1 mile northwest of Thornborough Henges.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thornborough and Nosterfield.
Thornborough
Thornborough is a village in the county of North Yorkshire, England.
West Tanfield
West Tanfield is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England.
Thornborough Henges
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Latitude
54.20893° or 54° 12′ 32″ north
Longitude
-1.56299° or 1° 33′ 47″ west
Open location code
9C6W6C5P+HR
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
From German to Russian—“Thornborough Henges” goes by many names.
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Thornborough Henges and Camp Wood.
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