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Yarnbury henge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in North Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial circular earthwork with a bank and ditch arrangement characteristic of henge monuments, though its precise chronology remains subject to archaeological study. The monument's form and scale suggest it served ritual or gathering purposes for prehistoric communities in the Yorkshire region. Like many comparable henges, Yarnbury represents an important expression of communal effort and ceremonial practice during the prehistoric period.
Yarnbury henge monument is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008877. View the official record →
Yarnbury henge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008877.
Yarnbury henge monument 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 1008877.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle, Mossy Moor Ridge (2.1 km), Linton churchyard cross and sundial (2.4 km), Hydro-electric power house and associated weir 250m north west of Tin Bridge (2.4 km).
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