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Devon

Ipplepen Iron Age settlement 'one of most significant' finds


An Iron Age settlement unearthed in Devon has been described as one of the most important finds of its kind.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-23733741
Posted 17 Aug 13ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Stonehenge and its Environs

New Stonehenge tourist attraction planned in Wiltshire


Plans have been unveiled for another Stonehenge stone circle to be built in Wiltshire using different-coloured stones from around the world.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-23094202
Posted 28 Jun 13ce  |  Comments (5)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Stonehenge road closes permanently


Work to permanently close a main road running alongside Stonehenge has started.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-23026522
Posted 24 Jun 13ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

The Long Man of Wilmington (Hill Figure)

Long Man of Wilmington to get scout restoration


A 235ft (72m) chalk carving cut into the hillside near Eastbourne in East Sussex is to be restored by scouts.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-22732907
Posted 01 Jun 13ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Stonehenge and its Environs

Druid calls for fake human remains to be displayed at Stonehenge


A druid leader is calling for fake, rather than real, human remains to be put on display at Stonehenge.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-22438232
Posted 08 May 13ce  |  Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Old Sarum (Hillfort)

Neolithic huts built at Old Sarum by English Heritage


Three Neolithic-style huts have been built at Old Sarum to learn more about how the builders of Stonehenge lived:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-22424880
Posted 06 May 13ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Stonehenge (Circle henge)

Chance to tour Stonehenge visitor centre


THE new Stonehenge visitor centre is taking shape, and Wiltshire residents are being invited to take a tour of the site at Airman’s Corner

http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/10370784.Chance_to_tour_Stonehenge_visitor_centre/
Posted 24 Apr 13ce  |  Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

News

Making of Europe unlocked by DNA


DNA sequenced from nearly 40 ancient skeletons has shed light on the complex prehistoric events that shaped modern European populations.

More...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22252099
Posted 23 Apr 13ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Stonehenge (Circle henge)

Stonehenge builders travelled from far, say researchers


Thousands of people came from across Britain to help build Stonehenge, experts investigating the origins of the monument have said.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21724084
Posted 09 Mar 13ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink
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