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Catterick Henge

Henge

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This henge was originally thought to be a Roman Amphitheatre but is now more likely to be a henge. It's odd that a bunch of Roman archaeologists mistook a stonebuilt structure for one made of earth. The henge has had a treble blow in terns of damage - firstly the Roman road of Dere street went through its centre - perhaps adding weight to Julian's assertions about the Roman conquest. Secondly, the racecourse went over it, and thirdly the remainder is being quarried. Poor old henge. Posted by BrigantesNation
6th August 2003ce
Edited 6th August 2003ce

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