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Stonehenge protester tells court: I don’t think I come across as dangerous

The trial at Salisbury Crown Court heard the ancient monument was targeted the day before the summer solstice.

Evening Standard

Footage shows moment Just Stop Oil protesters spray orange paint on Stonehenge, court hears

Footage of two Just Stop Oil protesters who spray painted Stonehenge with orange paint has been released by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on Tuesday (21 October).

The Independent UK

Just Stop Oil supporters sprayed Stonehenge with orange powder, court told

Rajan Naidu, 74, and Niamh Lynch, 22, are accused of using two fire extinguishers filled with cornflour, talc and an orange dye to spray the stones.

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‘It would be wonderful’: the team hoping to unearth ‘Cornwall’s Stonehenge’

Experts and volunteers working at Castilly Henge have been trying determine if it is the county’s lost great stone circle

The Guardian - UK

How an ancient cow’s tooth could help solve the mystery of Stonehenge

New evidence confirms link between Stonehenge and two quarries in Wales believed to be sources of Wiltshire landmark’s legendary standing bluestones

The Independent UK

Could an ancient cow’s tooth unlock the origins of Stonehenge?

Isotopes shows animal began life in Wales, adding weight to theory cattle used in hauling stones across country

The Guardian - UK

Neolithic Halls Older Than Stonehenge Discovered Below Scottish School In Groundbreaking Discovery

Groundbreaking discovery beneath Scottish school unveils Neolithic timber halls older than Stonehenge, rewrites experts’ understanding of British history.

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Thousands brave the heat to watch summer solstice sunrise

Temperatures in Salisbury and Greater London reached 18C by 5am, according to the Met Office.

The Independent UK

‘Our son thought: what if I actually move the stone?’: unlocking the mysteries of Stonehenge with a family visit

Much about the ancient stone circle still remains a puzzle, making it ideal for capturing the imagination of curious kids – just ask the Two Dads in London

The Guardian - UK

Ancient Dorset burial site raises questions over age of Stonehenge

Re-dating of Flagstones monument to about 3,200BC came after analysis by Exeter University and Historic England

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge-like circle unearthed in Denmark may have links to UK

Archaeologists suggest ‘woodhenge’ was built between 2600 and 1600BC on similar axis to English stone circle

The Guardian - UK

Third person charged over Stonehenge Just Stop Oil protest

The defendants will appear before Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on December 13.

Evening Standard

Two people charged by police after orange paint was thrown at Stonehenge in Just Stop Oil protest

Rajan Naidu, 73, of Gosford Street, Birmingham, and Niamh Lynch, 22, of Norfolk Road, Bedford will appear at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on 13 December

The Independent UK

Two charged after orange paint powder thrown over Stonehenge in Just Stop Oil protest

Rajan Naidu, 73, and Niamh Lynch, 22, accused of destroying or damaging an ancient protected monument

Evening Standard

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LiveScience

'Medieval' King Arthur site is 4,000 years older than we thought

The discovery suggests the mysterious "King Arthur's Hall" in England is older than Stonehenge.

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge tale gets ‘weirder’ as Orkney is ruled out as altar stone origin

Weeks after revelation that megalith came from Scotland, researchers make surprise discovery

The Independent UK

Archaeologists discover how 6,000-year-old Spanish structure was built with stones heavier than at Stonehenge

Structure was built using ‘advanced knowledge’ in fields of geology, physics, geometry, and astronomy

The Guardian - UK

Like a rolling stone: how was Stonehenge rock transported?

Letters: Guardian readers respond to the discovery that 6-tonne altar came from north-east Scotland

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Stonehenge's six-tonne Altar Stone came from Scotland, research finds

THE largest Altar Stone at the heart of Stonehenge is actually Scottish not Welsh, research suggests ...

Evening Standard

Stonehenge Altar Stone from Scotland not Wales, research finds, shattering experts' century-old belief

The findings suggest that one of the most famous stones in the world was moved much further than had been believed

Newcastle Herald

Stonehenge for Catho: Old jetty timber saved from fire for unique project

'Dinosaur timber' from historic jetty under the microscope.

The Conversation

Just Stop Oil drew needed attention to climate-threatened Stonehenge

Two Just Stop Oil activists recently sprayed powder paint on parts of Stonehenge, the 5,000 year old monuments in southern England. The paints will wash away with the rain, the campaigners claimed. But at least one archaeologist thinks the stones will have a harder time surviving the longer droughts and…

Evening Standard

Orange protest paint on Stonehenge removed as summer solstice celebrations to begin

English Heritage says there is ‘no visible damage’ to the world heritage site

The Independent UK

JK Rowling sends mocking message to Just Stop Oil over Stonehenge protest

Harry Potter author responded after Just Stop Oil sprayed orange paint onto the historic landmark

The Independent UK

Liam Gallagher issues warning to Just Stop Oil after Stonehenge stunt

Oasis rocker took issue with the latest Just Stop Oil stunt

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