Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThreshfield Henge 2 (southern)

Threshfield Henge 2 (southern)

England
List entry 1495552
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Threshfield Henge 2 is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in the Wharfedale valley near Threshfield in North Yorkshire. The site comprises a circular earthwork consisting of a ditch and internal bank, characteristic of the henge class of prehistoric ceremonial enclosures. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument represents evidence of ritual and communal activity in the Yorkshire Dales during the second millennium BCE. The southern henge, like its northern counterpart at Threshfield, forms part of a significant cluster of Bronze Age monuments in this region of northern England.

Threshfield Henge 2 (southern) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1495552. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Threshfield Henge 2 (southern) ?

Threshfield Henge 2 is a Bronze Age ritual monument located in the Wharfedale valley near Threshfield in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1495552.

Who is responsible for protecting Threshfield Henge 2 (southern) ?

Threshfield Henge 2 (southern) 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 1495552.

What other scheduled monuments are near Threshfield Henge 2 (southern) ?

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 (1.8 km), Linton churchyard cross and sundial (2 km).

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