Three huge Neolithic monuments in Yorkshire which have been described as "the Stonehenge of the North" have been gifted to the nation.
"They are a link to our ancient ancestors, through thousands of years, inspiring a sense of wonder and mystery," he said. The central and southern circles were placed on the Heritage at Risk register in 2009 due to damage caused by livestock and rabbits.Historic England said archaeological finds in this area suggested the henges were probably built as ceremonial or ritual centres and may also have served as trading centres and meeting places.
Looks stunning, very like our Hill of Tara. Will be visiting later this month. 😀 Personally, I would drop the Stonehenge of the North label though as it's the stone circle, not the henge, that characterises Stonehenge.
a most important ancient site, Orion aligned as is the great pyramid site in Egypt. had it been in the S/E big business wouldn't have dared go near it! more evidence of inequality even in our history. the sooner we get independence the better! passport needed to enter the north
'Comparatively few people are aware of its significance - both locally and nationally'. I bet one of those few is theAliceRoberts. I trust the Prof will be pleased.
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It’s very strange that henges like these appear all around the globe when humans couldn’t travel far 👽
This is brilliant news as you had to trespass to visit the site. Its part of a wider route in the area and not well known. Like the Devils arrows and Rudston stone.
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