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Henge complex NW of Hickens Bridge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises multiple henges arranged in close proximity, representing a significant concentration of ritual architecture from the later prehistoric period. The monument's layout and construction reflect the ceremonial practices and social organization of communities during the Neolithic and Bronze Age, indicating an important focal point for regional gatherings and ritual activities. Such henge complexes are relatively rare in the archaeological record and provide valuable evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and the ritual landscape of central England.
Henge complex NW of Hickens Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007034. View the official record →
Henge complex NW of Hickens Bridge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007034.
Henge complex NW of Hickens Bridge 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 1007034.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure castle at Castle Donington (3.2 km), Hemington Chapel (3.7 km), Settlement site (3.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Henge complex NW of Hickens Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Henge complex NW of Hickens Bridge stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.