Hill forts · Yorkshire & the Humber
Danes Graves
Danes Graves — archaeological site in Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Driffield · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Danes Graves is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Nafferton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.0555°, -0.4462°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Danes Graves is an archaeological site in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It forms part of the Arras Culture of inhumation and chariot burial prevalent in the region during the British Iron Age. It is a prehistoric cemetery site situated in Danesdale – a dry river valley with gravel and chalk deposits. The site is north of Driffield near the village of Kilham.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0555, -0.4462
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kilham
- Postcode
- YO25 3BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Nearest railway station
- Driffield — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5215885 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Danes Graves (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Danes Graves, Kilham - geograph.org.uk - 356393.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Danes Graves?
- Danes Graves is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25 3BG), in the parish of Kilham.
- Is Danes Graves a listed building?
- Danes Graves is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Danes Graves free to visit?
- Yes, Danes Graves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Danes Graves?
- The nearest railway station is Driffield, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25 3BG.