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PeterH
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Ringworks
Aug 06, 2005, 11:18
I have come across the term "ringworks" recently and am not sure of its meaning and use. The writers seem to be describing circular earthworks at the centres of a pastoral and/or agricultural landscapes. Sort of central overseeing positions.

I first wondered if the term could be inter-changeable with henge (and better of course as nothing actually "hangs" at henges other than at Stonehenge) Then I wondered if the features that we call henges could have been used in this way ie - pastoral centres for shepherds and their flocks, perhaps reinforced with thorns as in Africa for overnight protection from wolves. Leaving aside Littlestone's notion of Avebury being a giant pig pen - it does seem possible that smaller henges (and we have 11 in Essex alone) could be practical rather than ritual or astronomical. Thoughts?
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