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Thornborough Henges
Thornborough Henges are now recognised as one of the most important prehistoric sites in the UK, Thornborough Henges is certainly up there with Stonehenge and the Orkneys. A site not to be missed, right on our doorstep!
This cluster of three huge Neolithic monuments were constructed 4,500 years ago. There are three circular earthwork enclosures, or henges, each over 200m in diameter with banks that would originally have stood 4m in height and been plastered in bright white gypsum. You can stand and imagine how the massive structure would have dominated the landscape for miles. The Henges would have been used as a site to gather for ceremonies and rituals for at least 2,000 years and were important into the early Bronze Age. Until very recently, the site was privately owned. In 2024, English Heritage finally acquired the final, northern henge. This means public access to this amazing site is assured and in the coming years, the richness of information about the site can be developed.
Access to the site is free and there is limited parking on the roadside.









































































