The three giant Thornborough Henges in Yorkshire form a mile-long alignment running roughly northwest-southeast. One henge was threatened by quarrying and mining development until English Heritage purchased the central and southern henges for the nation. Their massive banks are barely visible from ground level but dramatic from above. Suspected astronomical alignments 🌅
Thornborough Henges: Preservation Victory
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Key facts
- Three giant henges in Yorkshire joined by avenues
- One henge was threatened by tarmac and mining development
- English Heritage intervened and purchased the site
- Large banks make sites barely visible from ground - aerial views required
- Suspected astronomical connections due to enclosed nature focusing skyward
- Footpaths now open between the three henges
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Sources
megalithomania.co.uk
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