King Arthur's Round Table, Neolithic henge in Eamont Bridge, England
The earthwork consists of a circular platform measuring 50 meters in diameter, surrounded by a deep ditch and an outer bank reaching 90 meters across.
Construction of this prehistoric monument dates back to approximately 2000 BCE, during a period of substantial ceremonial building activity in northern Britain.
Local folklore connected this ancient henge to Arthurian legends, with residents naming it after the mythical king's gathering place for knights.
The monument remains accessible throughout daylight hours without entrance fees, with parking spaces located near the archaeological site.
This henge forms part of an archaeological complex including Mayburgh Henge, connected through a direct line of sight between their entrance points.
Location: Eamont Bridge
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/king-arthurs-round-table
GPS coordinates: 54.64829,-2.74028
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:02
Stone circles stand among humanity's earliest architectural accomplishments, constructed by prehistoric communities across Europe and beyond over thousands of years. These circular arrangements of standing stones served multiple purposes, functioning as astronomical observatories where ancient peoples tracked celestial movements, seasonal changes, and solar events. The monuments also acted as communal gathering spaces for ceremonies, trade, and social activities. The engineering skills required to transport, raise, and position these massive stones—some weighing several tons—reveal the sophisticated organizational capabilities and technical knowledge of Neolithic and Bronze Age societies. This collection spans numerous locations throughout Europe. In England, Stonehenge features precisely arranged upright stones forming a 98-foot (30-meter) circle built between 3000 and 2000 BC, while the Avebury complex measures 1,086 feet (331 meters) across and dates to 2850 BC. Scotland hosts several significant sites, including the Callanish Stones with a central monolith standing 16 feet (4.8 meters) tall, and the Ring of Brodgar, which originally contained 60 stones encircled by a 30-foot (9-meter) wide ditch. The Castlerigg Stone Circle sits surrounded by Lake District peaks, constructed around 3000 BC. Beyond the British Isles, Germany's Goseck Circle demonstrates astronomical alignment dating to 4900 BC, making it one of the oldest known structures of its kind. Ireland's Drombeg Stone Circle uses 17 stones to mark solstice positions. Each site provides insight into how prehistoric communities observed the heavens, marked time, and organized their societies around these enduring monuments.
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