Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck

Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck

England
List entry 1010554
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in Yorkshire. The circle comprises a ring of standing stones whose exact diameter and stone count reflect typical practices of Bronze Age ceremonial site construction in the Pennine region. Such circles served significant communal and possibly ceremonial functions within prehistoric societies, though the precise ritual purposes remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. The monument's survival into the modern period, despite centuries of agricultural and pastoral land use, underscores its robust construction and historical importance to the Bronze Age communities who erected it.

Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010554. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck?

Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010554.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck?

Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck 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 1010554.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ox Close small stone circle, Nab End (1 km), Carperby market cross (2.2 km), Castle Dykes Henge (4 km).

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