A three year programme of excavation and
research has begun at Marden Henge in the Vale of Pewsey. Marden Henge is reputedly ten times the size
of Stonehenge, but because of the complete lack of any standing stones, it is
little known outside of archaeological circles(!).
It is thought that the site may be “an
untouched archaeological treasure chest”….which will yield valuable information
about the possible relationship which Marden might have had with both Avebury
and Stonehenge.
"I have been waiting five years to come
back to this site," said Dr Leary, from the University of Reading.
"It is right in the middle of Avebury
and Stonehenge, which are probably the most famous prehistoric sites in the
world, but nobody has ever researched it properly.
"I think understanding the Vale will
give us a greater understanding of Avebury and Stonehenge."
The three-year £1million project is a
collaboration with Historic England, the Arts and Humanities Research Council
and Wiltshire Museum."
Duncan Wilson, Historic England chief
executive, added: "Bigger than Avebury, ten times the size of Stonehenge
and half way between the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Sites,
comparatively little is known about this fascinating and ancient landscape.
"The work will help Historic England focus on identifying sites for
protection and improved management, as well as adding a new dimension to our
understanding of this important archaeological environment."
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