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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?

Pete G May 4, 2005 21:15:08

Replying to Wiggy

I don't know anything about the church but Durrington walls henge was excavated (again) last year by Josh Pollard at Bristol uni. Reports are forecoming.
There are several longbarrows around the village so I would expect the church to be on a site.
I met an old boy who lives there who has promised to show me some his photos.
He was the crane driver when they put the stonehenge lintels straight in the 1950's.
I'll pop down to the church for a looksee sometime soon.
I was there last month walking the Cursus and avenue.
PeteG