A Tour of the Ancient Architecture of Thornborough’s Southern Henge
Thornborough Henges, North Yorkshire, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire, DL8 2RA
The late Neolithic people were great builders using the most basic of tools to create the unique triple henge alignment at Thornborough. However around the site of the southern henge are architectural remains of ancient monuments from the early Neolithic through to the Bronze Age. This tour describes how the various features of the site were built and something of the people who built them.
Near the southern henge is a rare early Neolithic triple ditch barrow and visitors will hear about how and why it was built and how it was instrumental in the positioning of the later henges. As well as hearing about how the henges were constructed visitors will learn more about their design and what makes them unique.
Near the southern henge, the Bronze Age saw the construction of the now buried longest double pit alignment in the UK and the remains of the Centre Hill barrow. The tour will explain how these features were built and what was found when they were excavated. The southern henge is the only henge of the three where evidence has been found of later use with both Roman and Medieval artefacts found within it.
The tour will explain the later use of the southern henge and what they have been used for in more recent times.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 2pm
- Sunday 14 September:
- 2pm
Location & directions
Thornborough Henges, North Yorkshire, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire, DL8 2RA
- Directions:
- Central & Southern Henge A small amount of layby parking is available at the entrance gates to the Central and Southern Henge. What3words location: ///guards.remission.star (Grid Reference: SE 28635 79363). Please park respectfully and safely.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thornborough-henges-volunteers-english-heritage-76368099673
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thornborough-henges-volunteers-english-heritage-76368099673
Accessibility details
The Central and Southern henges are accessed through gates. Footpaths around the site are relatively flat, but uneven and grassy. Dogs: Livestock present. Dogs must be kept on short leads at all times and please keep to footpaths and desire lines. Please ensure you clean up after them. Please be aware: The henge fields are currently being used for sheep grazing and will hold in-lamb ewes in their gestation period for the coming weeks. We kindly ask all visitors and local dog walkers to keep dogs on leads at all times and please keep to footpaths and desire lines.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
