Thornborough Henges finally reunited
One of Britain's most significant prehistoric monuments ,the Thornborough Henges in North Yorkshire, are now finally reunited.

At the start of 2023, the central and southern henges plus their surrounding lands were gifted to Historic England and English Heritage by the construction companies Tarmac and Lightwater Holdings.

English Heritage, with the support of £150,000 from The National Heritage Memorial Fund, as well as support from Jamie Ritblat and family, and The SCS Trust, has now purchased the northern henge from its private owner. This purchase means all parts of the monument under one single owner for the first time in at least 1,500 years.

The acquisition allows English Heritage to share the whole history, significance, scale and how each individual henge relates to the others.
English Heritage will ensure the entire monument is given the care it deserves. Reuniting the henges means the public is now able to explore all three and re-connect with the people who gathered here 4,500 years ago.

About Thornborough Henges
Often referred to as the Stonehenge of the North, the Thornborough Henges in North Yorkshire comprise three large circular earthworks (known as henges) each more than 200m in diameter.

Dating from 3000 to 2500 BC, the henges are of outstanding national significance, a place where people gathered for ceremonies for at least 2,000 years. Thornborough is one of the most important prehistoric sites between Stonehenge and the Orkney Islands in Scotland.

Currently under woodland, the northern henge is the best preserved of the three, and one of the best preserved henges in the country, and gives a good impression of how the others would have appeared originally.

Entry to Thornborough Henges is free although it is currently closed due to a number of trees being damaged in the recent storms and English Heritage are carrying out works to ensure that area of the site is ready to welcome visitors soon.