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Ferrybridge Henge is a Neolithic ceremonial enclosure located near Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a roughly circular henge structure with associated round barrows, indicating its use during the later Neolithic period as a site of ritual and communal gathering. The henge itself is defined by an interrupted ditch and bank configuration, typical of such ceremonial centres, while the round barrows represent Bronze Age burial activity in the vicinity, demonstrating the site's continued significance as a focal point for funerary practices across successive prehistoric periods. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and remains an important archaeological witness to the ritual and burial landscape of prehistoric Yorkshire.
Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005789. View the official record →
Ferrybridge Henge is a Neolithic ceremonial enclosure located near Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005789.
Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows 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 1005789.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane (0.9 km), Ferrybridge near Knottingley (1 km), St John's Priory (2 km).
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