Wainwright, G. (1969). Review of henge monuments in the light of recent research. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 35. Vol 35, pp. 112-133.
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Review of henge monuments in the light of recent research | ||||||||
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Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society 35 | ||||||||
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The Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society | ||||||||
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35 | ||||||||
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112 - 133 | ||||||||
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Much new information has become available since Atkinson's 1951 review; thirty-one additional henge monuments have been recorded and excavations at sixteen published. The distribution now extends to Ireland (thirteen henges) via N Wales (two). Apparent concentrations of henges in certain areas (eg the Boyne, Mendips, Rivers Avon and Thames, Ripon) may be due to uneven fieldwork. Functions of henges remain unclear, although a descent from causewayed camps seems likely; and some henges have apparently dedicatory burials of trade goods. Small hengiform earthworks less than 100ft in diameter seem a special, possibly late category. Similarly, the exceptionally large sites - Avebury, Durrington, Marden and Mount Pleasant - may represent a special category containing stone or timber temples. Only 25% of henges have produced datable finds, but the Beaker affiliation of Class II henges is stronger than it seemed in 1951. The series may well have begun in 3rd millennium BC, and a terminal date is suggested by the 14C date for the City Farm hengiform burial, c 16th century BC. For Marden, see now Antiquity, 44, 1970, 56-7 (same author). | ||||||||
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1969 | ||||||||
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05 Dec 2008 |
