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 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 →

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Questions & answers

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

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.

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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