The fate of the ancient timber circle known as Seahenge has been decided. The
4000-year-old monument will be preserved for future generations, English
Heritage said last week. The circle, excavated from a beach in Norfolk in 1999,
surrounds a ritually buried tree. Modern-day druids wanted to return the henge
to its original location, but experts feared the timbers would disintegrate
(Â鶹´«Ã½, 24 March, p 7).
They will now be infused and sealed
with wax at the Flag Fen archaeological centre near Peterborough in a five-year
project.
To continue reading, today with our introductory offers
Advertisement
More from Â鶹´«Ã½
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Popular articles
Trending Â鶹´«Ã½ articles
1
Exclusive report: Inside Chernobyl, 40 years after nuclear disaster
2
Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid
3
Neanderthal infants were enormous compared with modern humans
4
How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness
5
Largest ever map of universe captures 47 million galaxies and quasars
6
You can now buy a DIY quantum computer
7
From autism to migraines, birth order may have wide-reaching effects
8
How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower tonight
9
Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy diet?
10
Quantum computers could usher in a crisis worse than Y2K
