Norfolk delivers another major archaeological discovery - experts reveal second timber circle dates
Norfolk delivers another major archaeological discovery - experts reveal second timber circle dates back to the time of Seahenge
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The second circle at Holme Beach, which scientists now say was linked to Seahenge.
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By Chris Bishop
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
11:16 AM
Archaeologists are about to go public with the results of tests which have dated a wooden structure found at Holme, near Hunstanton, to 2049BC.
The revelation is certain to spark fresh debate about why ancient people built the mysterious oak circles, during the early Bronze Age.
“The felling date on them is the spring or early summer of 2049BC, those trees were felled at exactly the same time,” said David Robertson, historic environment officer with Norfolk County Council.
“Having one was fantastic, having two adds to the story. We have to try and understand not just why they were built but what were they used for.”
Controversy erupted after scientists began digging up Seahenge, after it was discovered in 1998. Protesters clashed with archaeologists as the 55 posts and central stump were taken away to be preserved, before eventually going on display at Lynn Museum.
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