Prehistoric site at Eamont Bridge
Tucked between the rivers Eamont and Lowther, Mayburgh Henge is one of Cumbria’s most intriguing prehistoric sites—and it’s even older than the nearby King Arthur’s Round Table.
What sets Mayburgh apart is its unusual construction. Unlike later henges, which build their circular banks with earth dug out of the surrounding ground – resulting in deep ditches, Mayburgh’s massive circular bank—6.4 metres high and 50 metres wide at the base—was formed entirely from pebbles carried from the nearby rivers.
