Drove Cottage Henge, Neolithic ceremonial site in Priddy, England
Drove Cottage Henge is a circular earthwork near Priddy in England, consisting of an outer bank and a central enclosed area. The structure displays the characteristic layout of gathering places from the Neolithic period.
This monument dates from the Neolithic period and represents one of the few surviving henges remaining from that era. The site provides evidence of early human settlement patterns and communal practices in prehistoric England.
The central area spans 19 meters in diameter and contains a ceremonial mound in its northern section, indicating ancient ritual practices.
This site is located on private land and is not generally open to the public, so visiting requires prior permission. The surrounding farmland shapes how the landscape appears around the monument.
The monument belongs to a select group of only 80 recognized henges throughout England, contributing to the archaeological understanding of Neolithic Britain.
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