Mayburgh Henge
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Overview
A large and impressive Neolithic henge, close to the motorway, yet surprisingly peaceful. The circular bank is up to 3 metres high, and near the centre is a single standing stone. There is evidence that there were seven more, three in the centre making a square with the remaining one, and two pairs at the entrance. As with Stonehenge, the precise meaning or use of Mayburgh Henge is not known.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open at any reasonable time during daylight hours
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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