Arbor Low Henge Northeast Entrance
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇬🇧 Derbyshire, Monyash, United Kingdom
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About Arbor Low Henge Northeast Entrance
Arbor Low Henge Northeast Entrance in Derbyshire, Monyash, United Kingdom is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 53.1710N -1.7620E controls access to Derbyshire resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Derbyshire, Monyash, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1973 survey
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Arbor Low Henge Northeast Entrance main structure
c. 1913
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1973–2018
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Arbor Low Henge Northeast Entrance) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
53.1710° N · 1.7620° W · 171 m · 3 mapped features
Arbor Low Henge Northeast Entrance — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
53.1718° N · 1.7611° WArbor Low Henge Northeast Entrance — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
53.1700° N · 1.7627° WArbor Low Henge Northeast Entrance — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
53.1725° N · 1.7608° W