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A Henge is a circular or sub-circular prehistoric enclosure unique to the British Isles defined by a raised circular bank, and a circular ditch which normally runs inside the bank. Without incurring nationalistic rage, how is one to define Goseck circle, since it is so clearly outside this definition of a "henge?" I selected "circle" when I wrote that entry, not to get embroiled. Any Florence Chadwicks here to swim La Manche and make a link to Goseck circle? Not me, for one. Wetman 22:10, 6 May 2004 (UTC)
There's still no link to any Wikipedia sites beyond the ditch to compare to, or any distinctions given between a British henge and a continental "ring" or "circle." They would illuminate the reader. Without affectation. Wetman 15:15, 8 May 2004 (UTC)
Some of the finest and best-known henges include Avebury Henge, about 20 miles N. of Stonehenge on, The Ring O'Bookan in Orkney, Thornborough Henge complex in Yorkshire and the Great Circle at Stanton Drew in Wiltshire. It sure sounds as if some British henges are locally called "Ring" or "Great Circle." Wetman 22:23, 12 May 2004 (UT)
The most famous stone circle in Orkney is the Ring of Brodgar, not the Ring of Bookan (which as of this writing doesn't even have its own page yet). The latter is nothing but a mound - a very interesting mound that was likely a magnificent stone circle, but a mound nonetheless. The Ring of Brodgar on the other hand is largely intact, with 27 of the 60 original stones still in place. It surprises me that anyone could make this error, given the obscurity of Bookan compared to Brodgar. Thorf 06:32, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
I've never seen an archeology term defined with such precision before. The definition seems terribly precise, as though the ancient builders used exacting floor plans. The definition provided comes from a UK government web site, making it look more like a legal term for conservation purposes rather than an archeology term. What happens if a henge is found that is a bit less than 20 metres?
Please see discussion on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Henge monument as a central place to discuss this proposal, which was triggered by the AfD proposal for Henge monument. Aarghdvaark ( talk) 22:58, 5 July 2010 (UTC)
AfD/Henge monument result was to merge all 3 pages into henge. Done - just tidying up to do now. Aarghdvaark ( talk) 07:40, 10 July 2010 (UTC)
This page only seems to cover the British Isles. Afraid I'm ignorant on the subject, but are henges are particularly British feature, or do they appear elsewhere in Europe and further afield? If so perhaps would be a good idea to flag this page for expansion. Gymnophoria ( talk) 12:31, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
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There are confirmed references of the existence of henges in NW of Ibearian Peninsula, in Galicia region. It should be referenced in the article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nachonion ( talk • contribs) 08:46, 16 July 2019 (UTC)
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A Henge is a circular or sub-circular prehistoric enclosure unique to the British Isles defined by a raised circular bank, and a circular ditch which normally runs inside the bank. Without incurring nationalistic rage, how is one to define Goseck circle, since it is so clearly outside this definition of a "henge?" I selected "circle" when I wrote that entry, not to get embroiled. Any Florence Chadwicks here to swim La Manche and make a link to Goseck circle? Not me, for one. Wetman 22:10, 6 May 2004 (UTC)
There's still no link to any Wikipedia sites beyond the ditch to compare to, or any distinctions given between a British henge and a continental "ring" or "circle." They would illuminate the reader. Without affectation. Wetman 15:15, 8 May 2004 (UTC)
Some of the finest and best-known henges include Avebury Henge, about 20 miles N. of Stonehenge on, The Ring O'Bookan in Orkney, Thornborough Henge complex in Yorkshire and the Great Circle at Stanton Drew in Wiltshire. It sure sounds as if some British henges are locally called "Ring" or "Great Circle." Wetman 22:23, 12 May 2004 (UT)
The most famous stone circle in Orkney is the Ring of Brodgar, not the Ring of Bookan (which as of this writing doesn't even have its own page yet). The latter is nothing but a mound - a very interesting mound that was likely a magnificent stone circle, but a mound nonetheless. The Ring of Brodgar on the other hand is largely intact, with 27 of the 60 original stones still in place. It surprises me that anyone could make this error, given the obscurity of Bookan compared to Brodgar. Thorf 06:32, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
I've never seen an archeology term defined with such precision before. The definition seems terribly precise, as though the ancient builders used exacting floor plans. The definition provided comes from a UK government web site, making it look more like a legal term for conservation purposes rather than an archeology term. What happens if a henge is found that is a bit less than 20 metres?
Please see discussion on Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Henge monument as a central place to discuss this proposal, which was triggered by the AfD proposal for Henge monument. Aarghdvaark ( talk) 22:58, 5 July 2010 (UTC)
AfD/Henge monument result was to merge all 3 pages into henge. Done - just tidying up to do now. Aarghdvaark ( talk) 07:40, 10 July 2010 (UTC)
This page only seems to cover the British Isles. Afraid I'm ignorant on the subject, but are henges are particularly British feature, or do they appear elsewhere in Europe and further afield? If so perhaps would be a good idea to flag this page for expansion. Gymnophoria ( talk) 12:31, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
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There are confirmed references of the existence of henges in NW of Ibearian Peninsula, in Galicia region. It should be referenced in the article. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nachonion ( talk • contribs) 08:46, 16 July 2019 (UTC)