Henge corrals?

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Look Fitz - how can I say this any clearer?

I am not making any assertions.

I am NOT saying that henges ARE corrals. I am simply asking why we think that they are for ritual purposes and suggesting that they may not all have the same purpose. I have merely raised the possibiliity that some henges MAY have non ritual use such as stock pens. I concede the point made by FW and Nigel that lack of entrance alignment conformity does not prove non ritual use

At a later date, I shall search the literature and see what support I can muster for opinions on non-ritual useage of henges. Its all too easy to explain away everything that we don't understand by saying "RITUAL"

Peter, there's no need to shout.

You said "I am not making any assertions". You did title this thread "Henge Corrals" and then go on to suggest that certain henges "do not have a religious/ritual purpose".
I am mearly putting forward a different perspective. A perspective that I have arrived at by reading extensively on the subject.
If you have a problem with someone putting forward an alternative point of view to your own then I suggest you gather some evidence to support your ideas, before not after you bring them to the forum.