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Pete G Apr 28, 2005 22:23:10

Replying to Pete G

Calne church is also worth a visit as its built inside a henge,
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Littlestone Apr 29, 2005 06:50:08

Replying to Pete G

Thanks - haven't seen Yatesbury yet. Are there any stones actually in the church foundations at Calne?

JC details Midmar Kirk on page 389 of TMA and discusses the question of stones in churchyards in, 'The circular churchyards - Dark Age relics of the Great Goddess' on pages 142-149 (I'm not sure how many of these actually have stones under the church though).

Wiggy May 4, 2005 09:51:20

Replying to Pete G

Hi Pete, do you know much about Durrington? There is an old war memorial, opposite the norman church, which is set into some old stones. I have seen photos which pre-date WW1 in which the stones (but not the memorial cross) are present. There is also a very old yew tree in the church yard.
I grew up in the area but it only recently occured to me that Durrington church could be on or near an older site - I dunno. Any ideas?