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A henge dates prehistorically from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. It is a circular area which may contain a circle of stones or wooden posts. These henges may often be enclosed by a bank or ditch and may have been used in rituals or for astronomical observation. You may have heard of Stonehenge, which in fact is not a true henge because its ditch runs outside its bank.
Henges are classifed as:
Class 1 Henge: has a single entrance formed by a gap in the bank.
Class 2 Henge: has two entrances opposite each other diametrically.
Class 3 Henge: has four entrances which face each other in pairs.
There are many speculations around the prehistoric henge. Some believe they may have been symbolic rather than functional. Others believe they surround something dangerous within the henge. Henges may often contain evidence of pits or burials within. A henge will focus attention on a central internal point. The most general belief is that whatever their purpose, they were made to keep something separate from the outside world and were probably only used by select groups or individuals.
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What was found in the Lismullin henge?
iron
What is the name of a circle of stones dating from the neolithic or bronze ages?
HENGE
How did Stonehenge get its name?
because it's a henge and it's made of stone. A Henge is a circular or oval area set aside for ceremonial purposes. There are lots of them, some surrounded by earth banks, some by ditches, some by wooden palisades, and some, natch, of stone.The above answer is partly right. The English chronicler Henry of Huntingdon (c1085-1152) writing around 1130 he made a passing reference to the stones in the preface to his Historia Anglorum. 'Stanehenges, where stones of wonderful size have been erected after the manner of doorways ...' Hence the word 'Henge'' comes from 'Stanehenges', only relatively recently was the term used by archaeologists to describe a type of prehistoric earthwork that may or may not have contained timber of stone structures. Paradoxically Stonehenge is now regarded as an anomalous example of a 'henge'!
What kind of structure is Stonehenge?
Consists of earth, timber, and stone structures .
What is the ancient stone name for Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is in the county of Wiltshire on Salisbury Plain. It's just west of Amesbury in England and is visible from the A303 road. The nearest city is Salisbury a few miles to the south.There are many Neolithic earthwork enclosures known as "henges" in Britain. Few have any stones set within them and "Stonehenge" is by far most elaborate and is the only structure known to have employed lintels.Stone Henge is located in the continent of Europe and in the country of England.stone Henge is located in Wiltshire, England.The Stone Henge is in Europe.
What does henge mean?
A henge is a prehistoric monument comprised of stones or wood.
When was Fredrik Henge born?
Fredrik Henge was born on 1974-12-30.
What shape represents by a cromlech or henge?
Large stones are arranged in a circle called "Cromlech" or "henge"
What actors and actresses appeared in Megitsune henge - 1961?
The cast of Megitsune henge - 1961 includes: Hiromi Hanazono
What is the current address for Henge of Keltria?
The Henge of Keltria's current address is 2350 Spring Road, PMB-140, Smyrna, GA 30080. Further information about the Henge of Keltria and Keltrian Druidism can be found on their website, www.keltria.org.
What is a group of stones?
perhaps a henge.
What was found in the Lismullin henge?
iron
What actors and actresses appeared in Henge - 2011?
The cast of Henge - 2011 includes: Kazunari Aizawa Aki Morita Teruhiko Nobukuni
What geometric shapes describes a henge?
square
Where is Car henge located at?
Alliance, NE.
What's in Stonehenge?
What happened at stone henge
Who is the hardest man in England?
Stone Henge.
