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Mayburgh henge is a Neolithic monument located near Eamont Bridge in Westmorland, comprising a large circular earthwork with a single entrance. The site consists of a substantial bank encircling an interior space, originally constructed from river stones and earth, and is thought to date to the early Neolithic period around 3000 BCE or earlier. The henge is unusual in its construction material, being largely composed of river cobbles rather than the turf and chalk typical of henges in southern England, reflecting the local geology of the Eden Valley. Though its precise ritual or domestic function remains uncertain, Mayburgh represents an important example of monumental architecture in north-western England during the Neolithic era.
Mayburgh henge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007902. View the official record →
Mayburgh henge is a Neolithic monument located near Eamont Bridge in Westmorland, comprising a large circular earthwork with a single entrance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007902.
Mayburgh 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 1007902.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement at Cragside Wood (6.9 km), Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood (7.2 km), Ring cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop Stone (7.2 km).
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