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Henge on Birkwood Common

A Scheduled Monument in Normanton, Wakefield

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Coordinates

Latitude: 53.7076 / 53°42'27"N

Longitude: -1.4471 / 1°26'49"W

OS Eastings: 436590.461592

OS Northings: 423601.169716

OS Grid: SE365236

Mapcode National: GBR LTBK.HP

Mapcode Global: WHDC4.R22J

Entry Name: Henge on Birkwood Common

Scheduled Date:

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1005774

English Heritage Legacy ID: WY 1215

County: Wakefield

Civil Parish: Normanton

Built-Up Area: Normanton

Traditional County: Yorkshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): West Yorkshire

Church of England Parish: Altofts St Mary Magdalene

Church of England Diocese: Leeds

Details

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Source: Historic England

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