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'6,000-year-old tombs found next to Stonehenge'

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StoneGloves Jun 13, 2009 17:33:00
Replying to Rhiannon

So is Hampshire just fifteen miles from Stonehenge? (Hempshire, etymolol).The approach of their County Archaeologist may be contrasted with that of the Gtr Manchester Unit. It's all in the public domain. Dig, for the sake of cultural continuity. The bones belong to the nation - genetically. Send them to Matt Ridley @ the Centre for Life.

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nigelswift Jun 13, 2009 19:36:29
Replying to StoneGloves

Trouble is, Rhiannon's right, there are only two real options that would get an excavation funded - Time Team or a housing development. So that's dig it in 3 days or wreck it completely....

G goffik
goffik Jun 13, 2009 21:46:16
Replying to StoneGloves

StoneGloves wrote:
So is Hampshire just fifteen miles from Stonehenge? (Hempshire, etymolol).
Don't think it's that close. This site isn't far from me, and I'm a good 45 minute drive from Stonehenge! I've not checked the map - it's possible it *is* that bit closer...

And I'm not sure your etymology's correct, SL... Hampshire used to be known as "Hantescire" (hence the abbreviation "Hants") but not sure what the origin of that is without looking it up... :)

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