Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFerrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows

Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows

England
List entry 1005789
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ferrybridge Henge is a prehistoric ritual monument located in North Yorkshire, England, consisting of a henge enclosure accompanied by two round barrows. The henge itself comprises a circular or oval earthwork defined by a ditch and bank, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial sites, likely constructed during the third or second millennium before the present era. The two round barrows associated with the complex represent funerary monuments typical of Bronze Age burial practice in northern Britain. Together, the three elements constitute an important grouping that illustrates prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual activity in the Aire Valley region.

Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005789. View the official record →

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What is Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows?

Ferrybridge Henge is a prehistoric ritual monument located in North Yorkshire, England, consisting of a henge enclosure accompanied by two round barrows. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005789.

Who is responsible for protecting Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows?

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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