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Wise words Angie. there's an update on Eternal Idol from one of the archaeologists which rather changes the opinions expressed by the Daily Mail.
"we’ve also had some more information from one of the Stonehenge Riverside Project archaeologists who excavated this strange creature, so rather than paraphrase what Chris had to say, I’ll reproduce his message in its entirety:
The “hedge-pig” was actually found near the top of the pit in which the infant was buried. Actually it was almost directly above the complete pot and associated animal (unknown what kind of animal in the range of a pig or sheep) burial within the pit. It was a rather stratigraphically complex pit. It seems plausible that the “hedge-pig” may have been place on the top of the burial pit. This may have been an offering or some sort of protective iconography, or possibly just some sort of grave marker. I’m sure eventually there will be some thoroughly thought out theories of its purpose, but for now as I know you understand much of it is just speculation. I don’t think this information changes your blog too much, but small details can sometimes be rather important. Anyways, hope this helps you out."
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