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<< Events >> Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006

Submitted by theblackotter on Friday, 28 April 2006 Page Views: 17445

EventsCountry: England County: Yorkshire (North) Type: Henge

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Thornborough Central — Thornborough Central submitted by DavidRaven : The Central Henge hosting Beltane celebrations, May 1st, 2004. The northern henge, covered in woodland, can be seen in the background. (Vote or comment on this photo)

Sunday 30th April, 12pm onwards, Thornborough Central Henge. Celebrate the ancient festival of Beltane at one of Britain’s most important prehistoric sacred sites.

Everyone welcome [wot, even the MD of Tarmac? - Ed], admission FREE! For more information, including directions, please visit the event website:

http://www.sacredbrigantia.com

Thornborough Henge, near Ripon in North Yorkshire, is a 5,000 year old ritual enclosure. Over a mile in length, this unique triple henge monument is astronomically aligned with the three stars of Orion's Belt.

Beltane at Thornborough Henge is an annual event at which a diverse group of people come together to celebrate the return of the sun and the beginning of the summer months.

Camping for the entire weekend is available at a choice of two beautiful locations (driving distance from the henges) starting at £3 a night. In fact, each campsite has it's own wonderful new stone circle, one finished and one still under construction!

For details of the camping, or for any other questions about the event, please contact:

[email protected]

Beltane at Thornborough Henge is organised by the Sacred Brigantia Trust. We are always looking for volunteers to help us with every aspect of the event. If you would like to get involved then please email us.

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Monday, 20 April 2009

Any beer tents there?

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Tuesday, 21 April 2009

No beer tents but plenty of beer - bring your own . . .

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by corn on Saturday, 06 May 2006
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Was Thornborough enclosure aligned to Orion's belt when it was built 5,000 years ago?
Why are Celtic festivals held there? Don't think site was ever used by the celts who arrived some 2,500 years after it was built anyway.

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Monday, 08 May 2006

The alignment of the henges almost exactly matches the variation in straight line from Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka (Orions Belt). So close I don't think there can be much doubt. We celebrate Beltain as it means a lot to all of us. It is the return of the sun and is very important in terms of agriculture. We are merely using the henges with full permission for an appropriate activity in an appropriate place. Everyone there had so much fun and there was a genuine feeling of conscious connection. Why not come along next year and see for yourself . . .

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Tuesday, 02 May 2006

Great success. The sun has returned (literally as we started the ceremony!). 200+ smiling joyful people in a henge. Brought tears to my eyes. Many green men. Many May Queens. Dobbin lives!! I am already looking forward to next year as it gets bigger and better every year.

Thanks Oliver for organising this ancient celebration in a light hearted, thoughtful and above all fun way.

Hail Brigantes

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Friday, 28 April 2006

How many green men can you fit in a henge?

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Tuesday, 25 April 2006

PLEASE NOTE - the 12pm start time refers to 12 noon of course.
See you all on Sunday for some hengeist activity!!

Hail Brigantes

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Tuesday, 18 April 2006

I am busily sewing my green man costume right now!! Can't wait. Good time to discuss the proposed visitor centre aswell.

Hail Brigantes !!!!

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Friday, 07 April 2006

Here’s the latest on Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006.

Sunday 30th April, 12pm onwards, Thornborough Henge, near Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Everyone welcome, admission FREE!

Visit the event website:

http://www.sacredbrigantia.com

Camping:

Camping is available for the entire weekend for £3 a night. Please get in touch soon if you would like details and directions.

Stalls:

If you want to set up a stall to sell your wares or provide refreshments, please get in touch and let us know that you are coming. Stall-holders can keep all the money they make, all we ask is that they do something to contribute to the ambience of the festival (We’ll leave he details up to you).

Do your own thing!

After the main ceremony, which we will be performing to celebrate Beltane, we are encouraging as many people as possible to perform their own rituals and ceremonies. There is plenty of room in the Henge for everyone who wants to, to celebrate the coming of summer in accordance...

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Re: Beltane at Thornborough Henge 2006 by Anonymous on Wednesday, 22 March 2006

Drums, trees, henges, smiles, sun, moon - aaaaaah what more is there? See you at Beltane in the central henge

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