Thornborough, Buckinghamshire - Wikipedia
Thornborough is a village and civil parish in north Buckinghamshire, England, around 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Buckingham. The village name is Anglo-Saxon in origin, and means "hill where thorn trees grow". It was recorded as Torneberge in the Domesday Book of 1086, as Tornburuwe in the 13th century, and as Thornborowe in the 16th century.
Thornborough, North Yorkshire - Wikipedia
Thornborough is a village in Hambleton District of North Yorkshire, England. It is about 7 miles (11 km) south of Bedale and 3 miles (5 km) west of the A1(M) motorway. Thornborough is in the West Tanfield parish. [1] The Thornborough Henges ancient monuments are situated south and west of …
Thornborough, Queensland - Wikipedia
Thornborough is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia. [2][3] In the 2021 census, the locality of Thornborough had a population of 21 people. [1] It rose to prominence in the 1870s as a gold mining town in the Hodgkinson Minerals Area. Today, there are very few buildings remaining in the town.
Thornborough in Buckinghamshire - Town and Village Guide
Welcome to Thornborough, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! Nestled in the heart of Buckinghamshire, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. From delightful local shops and cozy cafes to scenic trails and cultural attractions, Thornborough has something to captivate every visitor.
Thornborough Henges - English Heritage
Three huge circular henges – sometimes described as the ‘Stonehenge of the North’ – were built here about 4,500 years ago over an earlier monument. They remained important into the early Bronze Age, when burial mounds were constructed nearby. Like other henges across Britain, the Thornborough henges are each surrounded by an earthen bank.
About Thornborough – Thornborough Archaeology Group
Twelve kilometres north of Ripon is Britain’s best kept prehistoric secret — the three giant Thornborough henges, circular ritual earthworks each about 240m across. They represent one of the largest earthmoving episodes undertaken in Neolithic Britain and are at the heart of a remarkable ‘sacred landscape’ in use for over 2,000 years.
Thornborough Village - Thornborough Parish Council
Thornborough is an idyllic and largely tranquil village located in Aylesbury Vale, about 2 miles east of Buckingham, 12 miles from Milton Keynes and 10 miles from Bletchley. The Parish itself covers a square area of 2392 acres. It is bound to the north by the flood plain of the River Great Ouse, and to the west by the flood plain of Padbury brook.
Thornborough, England: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...
Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. Can't-miss spots to dine, drink, and feast. Thornborough Tourism: Tripadvisor has reviews of Thornborough Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making …
Thornborough in North Yorkshire - Town And Village Guide
Welcome to Thornborough, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! Nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. From delightful local shops and cozy cafes to scenic trails and cultural attractions, Thornborough has something to captivate every visitor.
BBC - Seven Wonders
2005年4月1日 · Thornborough Henge is one of the most important ancient sites in Britain. Dating from between 4,000-3,500 BC, this pre-historic man made structure extends for a mile in length, making it the...