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<< Our Photo Pages >> Seahenge - Timber Circle in England in Norfolk

Submitted by bec-zog on Thursday, 19 August 2004  Page Views: 32745

Neolithic and Bronze AgeSite Name: Seahenge Alternative Name: Holme-next-the-sea
Country: England County: Norfolk Type: Timber Circle

Map Ref: TF711452  Landranger Map Number: 132
Latitude: 52.976837N  Longitude: 0.546875E
Condition:
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4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
0No data.
-1Completely destroyed
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no data Access:
5Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4Short walk on a footpath
3Requiring a bit more of a walk
2A long walk
1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
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5co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates
4co-ordinates scaled from a detailed map
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2co-ordinates of the nearest village
1co-ordinates of the nearest town
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Seahenge submitted by Andy B : The original 'Seahenge', now removed to safety, but much remains on Holme beach. Photo copyright English Heritage, used with permission (Vote or comment on this photo)
Timber Circle in Norfolk. The original 'Seahenge', now removed for study and reconstructed in Kings Lynn museum. See that page for more on the preservation and reconstruction of the timbers.

See the photos below and also our page for Holme II for another timber circle and other Bronze Age features still on the beach.

When Seahenge was being excavated, an early webcam was set up. This captured protesters complaining about the removal of the site. We have an exclusive archive of the webcam photos here.
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Seahenge submitted by Andy B : Seahenge before excavation Publicity photo, copyright English Heritage (1 comment - Vote or comment on this photo)

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Seahenge submitted by Andy B : A view of Seahenge before removal (3 comments - Vote or comment on this photo)

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Seahenge submitted by Thorgrim : Seahenge at Dawn. Pastel by Peter Herring (4 comments - Vote or comment on this photo)

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Seahenge submitted by bec-zog : Holme next the Sea: Bronze age timber structures are slowly being uncovered then destroyed by tidal, & human, action. (Vote or comment on this photo)

Seahenge Webcam 39
Seahenge Webcam 39 submitted by Andy B :

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Seahenge submitted by NocaBaret : In the darkest hours of a moonless night I attempted to photograph the first of the Holme constructs-the one now so incongruously and un-naturally housed in Lynn Museum.The photos were poor. A few days ago I was inspired to render this conceptualisation from them. Then,today,by happenstance,I found this site;So-SEAHENGE-HOLME 1-2.36 a.m. (1 comment)

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Seahenge submitted by bec-zog : Holme next the Sea: Bronze age timber structures are slowly being uncovered then, unfortunately, destroyed by tidal action as this area of coastline is gradually eroded. (3 comments)

Seahenge
Seahenge submitted by bec-zog : Holme next the Sea: Bronze age timber structures are slowly being uncovered then destroyed by tidal, & human, action.

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Seahenge submitted by bec-zog : Holme Next the Sea: Bronze age timbers slowing being exposed then eroded by the sea.

Seahenge Laser Scanning
Seahenge Laser Scanning submitted by Andy B : Flag Fen Archaeological centre, Peterborough. Seahenge laser scan records earliest metal axe cuts found in britian. Alistair Carty (aka Alligator Descartes), director of Archaeoptics, scans the timbers using the laser scan. Pic: Gareth Fuller

Seahenge Laser Scanning
Seahenge Laser Scanning submitted by Andy B : Flag Fen Archaeological centre, Peterborough. Seahenge laser scan records earliest metal axe cuts found in britian. Chloe Watson, member of the scanning team, helps adjust one of the timbers in preparation for a scan. Pic: Gareth Fuller

Seahenge Laser Scanning
Seahenge Laser Scanning submitted by Andy B : Flag Fen Archaeological centre, Peterborough. Seahenge laser scan records earliest metal axe cuts found in britian. Alistair Carty (aka Alligator Descartes), director of Archaeoptics, scans the timbers using the laser scan. Pic: Gareth Fuller (2 comments)

Seahenge Toolmarks
Seahenge Toolmarks submitted by Andy B : Seahenge: Timber post from circle. Digital image of bronze axe marks from laser scan commissioned by English Heritage. Copyright: English Heritage Picture Credit: Archaeoptics Ltd

Seahenge Toolmarks
Seahenge Toolmarks submitted by Andy B

Seahenge Webcam 4
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Seahenge Webcam3 submitted by Andy B

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Seahenge Webcam 19 submitted by Andy B

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Seahenge Webcam 18 submitted by Andy B

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Seahenge Webcam 17 submitted by Andy B

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Seahenge Webcam 16 submitted by Andy B

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Seahenge Webcam 15 submitted by Andy B

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Seahenge Webcam 38 submitted by Andy B

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Seahenge Webcam 30 submitted by Andy B

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Seahenge Webcam 28 submitted by Andy B

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Video Talk: The Excavation of Seahenge with Neil Moss by Andy B on Wednesday, 11 May 2022
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Premiered earlier today: In 1999 on the north Norfolk coast the enigmatic timber circle known as Seahenge was excavated sparking both interest and controversy. Neil Moss brings you a talk about the hows and whys and some recollections from this extraordinary site excavated under extraordinary circumstances.

This event is inspired by ‘The world of Stonehenge’ exhibition at the British Museum from 17 February, featuring Seahenge, on display for the first time outside Norfolk.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3i6hDShz2w
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Re: Seahenge to feature in Stonehenge Exhibition at British Museum next February by AngieLake on Wednesday, 08 December 2021
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Bronze age timber structure dubbed Seahenge goes on display at the British Museum 20 years after being uncovered by low tide off Norfolk coast
World of Stonehenge is due to open at the British Museum on February 17 and will run until July 17
Stonehenge of the Sea will be displayed for the first time since it was uncovered in Norfolk in 1998
Next year's exhibition will tell the story of the stone circle in Wiltshire with 430 objects and artefacts

Link to article here:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10286203/Bronze-age-timber-structure-dubbed-Seahenge-goes-display-British-Museum.html

Also features several interesting photos of other related artefacts.
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Re: Seahenge by Anonymous on Friday, 19 July 2019
The site of "Seahenge" lies on a strong alignment that stretches from Carn Lês Boel near Land's End & passes through many sites especially Cornish Rounds but also Boscawen-ún & Stannon stone circles etc. etc. It runs from 230 degrees (geometric midwinter set) to 50 deg. (geom. midsummer rise) it is studied & followed by satellite in the following link;
https://ancientwhisperspenwith.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-carn-les-boel-seahenge-drombeg.html
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Was the excavation of Seahenge the best outcome for the site? by Andy B on Saturday, 06 January 2018
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Caroline Seawright writes: Excavation was the best outcome for Seahenge for three main reasons. Firstly there were concerns about erosion. Had Seahenge been left in situ, little would be left of the site
today due to the rapid erosion of the area. Secondly, it was required for new scientific
investigations into the construction of the site by the Bronze Age community. Much unique
knowledge about how and by whom Seahenge was built, the symbolism of the monument,
and the ancient ecosystem has been discovered through investigation after excavation.
Thirdly, the salvage excavation had to be completed to be able to preserve the circle for
everyone. Now housed in a museum, Seahenge is open for people to learn about and
enjoy the monument. For these reasons, it is clear that excavation had to take place and
was the best option for the site.

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4,000-year-old Seahenge to rise again – but not until 2008 by coldrum on Tuesday, 16 January 2007
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CONSERVATION work on the Seahenge wooden circle is continuing apace – but it will be at least a year before the Bronze Age monument will be on display in Lynn.
The 4,000-year-old structure was uncovered by waves on the beach at Holme in 1998, sparking frenzied interest from the archaeological community.
In 1999 the pieces were excavated and preserved before they were handed to the Mary Rose Trust in Portsmouth for conservation, with the ultimate aim of putting them on display in Lynn.
The pieces chosen to go on display in Lynn Museum are currently being removed from a waxy substance called peg, which holds the wood fibres together.
Over the next two or three months they will be freeze-dried to remove any remaining water, before they are cleaned by experts and transported to Lynn Museum.
Robin Hanley, area museums manager for West Norfolk, said staff will spend the following six months painstakingly creating mounts and supports for the individual pieces.
He said: "It is a slow and complicated process, and one which there is no value in rushing."
Work on creating the Seahenge display will not begin until work on The Story of West Norfolk display is complete.
Half the museum will be closed after Christmas, and work carried out on the historical journey from the Iron Age to present day.
It is expected to be complete by September.
When the display is up and running the other half of the museum will close, allowing work to begin on the Seahenge display.
Mr Hanley said: "We hope to be able to allow people to see work on the Seahenge display going on for themselves."
The display will also include audio tours of the gallery and animations illustrating the process of landscape change, which have been funded by a £65,000 of Government money.
He said: "We hope it will be open to the public by the start of January 2008, but we have to be flexible with the timing."

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