http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v275/n5675/abs/275050a0.html
Nature 275, 50 - 52 (07 September 1978); doi:10.1038/275050a0
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Some new measurements on Stonehenge
R. J.
C. ATKINSON
Department of Archaeology, University
College, Cardiff, UK
THE possible astronomical significance
of Stonehenge has made it desirable to make new measurements of some of its
features, and I report here the results of a survey made in April 1978. New
values are given for the axis of symmetry of the Avenue, the figure of the four
Stations, the original position of the peak of the Heel Stone and the axis of
symmetry of the sarsen trilithons (Fig. 1).
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Nature 263, 465 - 469 (07 October 1976); doi:10.1038/263465a0
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Astronomically-oriented markings on Stonehenge |
RICHARD
F. BRINCKERHOFF
Science Department, Phillips Exeter
Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire 03833
In view of
the years of careful study that have been devoted to Stonehenge it may seem
unlikely that any more information could be extracted from the monument, or at
least from that part of it above ground. During the past two years, however,
further markings have come to light that are, at least, interesting, and
possibly important. These markings are a series of at least 11 pits on the
upper surfaces of the three contiguous lintels (130, 101 and 102) that span the
well-known line of sight from the centre of the sarsen circle north-eastward
towards the heel stone. For an observer diametrically across the circle, 9 of
these pits identify directions of the rising moon at significant points in its
18.6-yr cycle.
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