New Henge discovered at Stonehenge

[Melvadius]

BBC news is carrying the story of the discovery of a new Henge at Stonehenge. This is the result of the latest collaboration between the archaeologist project leader Professor Vince Gaffney, from the University of Birmingham and his brother Dr Chris Gaffney, from the University of Bradford who is renowned for his GIS work on Time Team as well as numerous other sites archaeologically related. Apparently Chris has managed to get his multi-GIS sensor equipped Quadbike fully operational again after it got drenched during a previous Time Team project.They previously were involved in the study of Wroxeter reported on the ASPROM site (the Association for the Study and Preservation of Roman Mosaics).

 

Archaeologists have discovered a second henge at Stonehenge, described as the most exciting find there in 50 years.

 

The circular ditch surrounding a smaller circle of deep pits about a metre (3ft) wide has been unearthed at the world-famous site in Wiltshire.

 

Archaeologists conducting a multi-million pound study believe timber posts were in the pits.

 

Project leader Professor Vince Gaffney, from the University of Birmingham, said the discovery was "exceptional".

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A bit more detail of the current project was announced by the BBC a few days ago as a Virtual Excavation of Stonehenge.

 

Newspapers are also starting to cover the story including the Independent and the Telegraph.