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Priddy Henges?

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juamei Nov 22, 2006 15:31:42

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ps They kinda reminded me of Disc Barrows. In fact there is a possible Bank Barrow and hence a Dorset connection next to Pen Hill Long Barrow & that is only 5kms or so from Priddy.

FourWinds Nov 22, 2006 17:30:29

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juamei wrote:

ps They kinda reminded me of Disc Barrows.

Yes. That's a problem isn't it. I think that several Irish monuments that have been classed as barrows are in fact henges. The one on Athgoe Hilll, Co. Dublin, for instance seems to have an entrance to the northeast.

Has anyone ever suggested that disc barrows evolved from henges? Doesn't Scotland have some small henges?