Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThreshfield Henge 1 (northern)

Threshfield Henge 1 (northern)

England
List entry 1492322
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Threshfield Henge 1 is a Neolithic henge monument located in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire. The site comprises a circular earthwork defined by a ditch and internal bank, characteristic of henges constructed during the Neolithic period, likely dating to the third millennium BCE. As one of several henge monuments in the Threshfield area, it represents evidence of ritual and ceremonial activity in the upland regions of northern England during prehistoric times. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork, though its precise original dimensions and any internal features have been subject to modification through agricultural activity and landscape change over subsequent millennia.

Threshfield Henge 1 (northern) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1492322. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Threshfield Henge 1 (northern)?

Threshfield Henge 1 is a Neolithic henge monument located in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1492322.

Who is responsible for protecting Threshfield Henge 1 (northern)?

Threshfield Henge 1 (northern) 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 1492322.

What other scheduled monuments are near Threshfield Henge 1 (northern)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hydro-electric power house and associated weir 250m north west of Tin Bridge (1.4 km), Redmayne packhorse bridge (1.9 km), Linton churchyard cross and sundial (2.1 km).

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