Mayburgh Henge

Looking down into Mayburgh Henge, Eamont Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria.
Mayburgh Henge dates back to the Neolithic Period from 5000 to 2500 BC). A single bank comprising stones from the River Eamont surrounds a large round interior, in the centre of which stands the single surviving monolith. Old drawings suggest there were once two groups of four stones. This may have been a meeting place and trade centre for stone axes from the Langdale Neolithic axe factory.

Mayburgh Henge, Eamont Bridge, Cumbria, England, UK

Created: November 03, 2020

Author: Joan Martin

Photograph keywords: Eamont Bridge, henge, Mayburgh Henge, monolith, Penrith, prehistoric, standing stone

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Mayburgh Henge: A prehistoric monolith in a henge

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