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Durrington Walls J930177
DURRINGTON WALLS, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing. The post holes at Durrington Walls interpreted as an elaborate wooden ceremonial site by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team). Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 10009180
Filename: J930177.jpg
Size: 5664 x 4350 (33.7MB)
Date: 16th June 2014
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Photo Library
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Circle Earthwork Graphic Illustration Neolithic People Timber World Heritage Site
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This print showcases a remarkable reconstruction drawing of Durrington Walls, an awe-inspiring Neolithic site located in Wiltshire. The intricate details captured by Peter Dunn from the English Heritage Graphics Team bring to life the ancient post holes at Durrington Walls, revealing an elaborate wooden ceremonial site that once stood proudly on this sacred land. As we gaze upon this graphic illustration, we are transported back in time to a world where people gathered in great numbers within these hallowed earthworks. The sheer scale and complexity of the timber structures depicted here leave us in awe of the ingenuity and craftsmanship possessed by our ancestors. Durrington Walls holds immense historical significance as a World Heritage Site, representing one of the largest known henge monuments ever constructed. This image serves as a testament to its enduring legacy and offers us a glimpse into the rich cultural practices that unfolded within its circular boundaries. The combination of vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail makes this print truly mesmerizing. It invites us to contemplate how these ancient communities utilized such monumental structures for their rituals and ceremonies, sparking our curiosity about their beliefs and way of life. Preserved within Historic England Archive, this photograph not only captures an extraordinary moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard our shared heritage for future generations.
