the thornborough henges can be visited by the public, from today. they have been gifted to english heritage. it describes them as the stonehenge of the north, probably the most important prehistoric site between wiltshire and the 0rkney islands. the three huge mounds are 200 metres across and, in places, up to four metres tall. it is believed they were once topped with gypsum, making them almost illuminous against the landscape and visible from miles away. one theory is that they are aligned to mirror the constellation of orion with the henges representing the belt in the night sky. like stonehenge, they represent a physical link to our neolithic history, one with so many unanswered questions, but one that exemplifies how important this site was that created it, thousands of years ago. john maguire, bbc news, ripon.
Experiencing the wonder of England's ancient ancestors at the Thornborough Henges is now safeguarded and the site open to the public after years of sensitive negotiations!
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