Woodhenge

Woodhenge is a Henge Monument located 2 miles from Stonehenge built in 2,500-2,000 BCE. It consists of six concentric oval rings made from 168 timber postholes.
Woodhenge near Stonehenge, Wiltshire
  • Woodhenge is a henge monument located 2 miles northeast of Stonehenge in Wiltshire and dating from between 2,500-2,000 BCE.
  • Woodhenge consists of six concentric oval rings made from 168 timber postholes. Its purpose remains the subject of debate.

Similarities to Stonehenge

  1. The Diameters of the timber circles
    • At Woodhenge the diameters are similar to the diameters of the Stone circles at Stonehenge.
  2. The entrance
  3. The post holes
    • These are arranged in a similar way to the Bluestones at Stonehenge.

Bronze Age Town

  • The Bronze Age community of 4,000 people at Durrington Walls is located 230 feet (70 m) north of Woodhenge.

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Woodhenge, Wiltshire

2500 BCE
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