Archaeologists say they now have strong evidence that a massive circle of deep pits near Stonehenge was carved by humans more than 4,000 years ago.
Known as the Durrington pit circle, the structure is thought to include about 20 pits spread across a mile-wide ring, with some measuring up to 10 metres wide and 5 metres deep. Although first revealed in 2020, some experts had questioned whether the features were natural.
A new study using advanced geophysical tools, soil analysis, and DNA testing found consistent patterns across the site, convincing researchers the pits were deliberately dug. The team believes the structure dates back to the late Neolithic period and may have been linked to ancient beliefs about the underworld.
Researchers describe it as one of the most extraordinary prehistoric monuments ever identified in Britain.
