Stonehenge 181
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No, but what a fantastic spectacle.
I think that narrower posts, whilst easier to source and erect, would have needed replacing far too often, not to mention being visually less imposing.

Yes, it's got legs, as they say. Note that the Conservative Party hope to legalise hunting by dogs if they are re-elected. Pamplona still going. There's a film from the 70's - Warren Oatflakes - 'Cockfighter', that's well worth seeing. Highland games. There's plenty of vestigial evidence.