Mayburgh Henge - List Entry

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"Henges are ritual or ceremonial centres which date to the Late Neolithic period (2800-2000 BC). ...Mayburgh henge is a very unusual type of henge; its enclosing bank is much larger and more monumental than is normally the case. Additionally it would not appear to have had an internal ditch. Despite the removal of some of the stones in the centre of the site and limited quarrying of the surrounding bank, this site survives well and remains a visually impressive monument in the landscape. It is also one of a group of three henges near the confluence of the Eamont and Lowther rivers...."
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Link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1007902
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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