Woodhenge

A Neolithic henge and timber circle within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, 3.2 km northeast of Stonehenge. Discovered from aerial photography by Gilbert Insall in 1925 and excavated by Maud and Ben Cunnington in 1926-27. The monument consists of six concentric ovals of standing posts measuring roughly 131 by 118 feet, aligned with the midsummer sunrise. The ditch dates to 2470-2000 BCE. Excavations uncovered Grooved Ware pottery, chalk objects, antler picks, and two burials including a child near the centre. Named for its many similarities to Stonehenge.