Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastle Dykes Henge

Castle Dykes Henge

England
List entry 1008878
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Dykes Henge is a Neolithic henge monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork comprising a ditch and bank, characteristic of henge construction from the later Neolithic period. Its precise date within the Neolithic sequence and any associated archaeological finds remain subjects requiring consultation of detailed excavation records and specialist reports. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and represents an important example of ceremonial or ritual landscape development in prehistoric Yorkshire.

Castle Dykes Henge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008878. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Dykes Henge?

Castle Dykes Henge is a Neolithic henge monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008878.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Dykes Henge?

Castle Dykes Henge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008878.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Dykes Henge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures on Greenber Edge (2.3 km), Ox Close small stone circle, Nab End (3 km), Stony Raise cairn, Greenber Edge. (3.2 km).

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