The Bull Ring, Neolithic henge in Dove Holes, England
The Bull Ring is a circular earthwork monument in Dove Holes consisting of a central raised platform surrounded by a ditch and outer bank. The structure spans about 53 by 46 meters and represents a typical late Neolithic henge design.
The monument was constructed during the late Neolithic period and contained a standing stone recorded in 1789, indicating an earlier stone circle once existed here. This evidence shows the site held importance for prehistoric communities over a prolonged timespan.
Multiple excavations at the site between 1902 and 1984 uncovered pottery fragments and flint tools, indicating regular human activity in prehistoric times.
The monument sits behind a church and school in Dove Holes and is accessible via marked pathways from the village. The site is open to explore year-round in all weather conditions.
The site features two distinct entrances with causeways spanning about 9 meters across, positioned precisely at the northern and southern points of the formation. This symmetrical layout suggests deliberate design linked to specific activities or ceremonies held at the location.
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