Avebury Crossing, 2002 (D1180)
Guild Member Only Cottage
5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches
Originally $90, in stock at $90
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When a team of archaeologists stumbled across the ruin of this river-crossing it caused quite a stir. The original ancient Neolithic bridge stones were found in the river bed forming a small cascade, but the upright pier stones were still in position after six thousand years! The excavation revealed many exciting discoveries, from Bronze Age axe heads to flint tools, all proving that the crossing could have been in use for many hundreds of years before falling into the river.
   Most exciting of all was the discovery of the remains of a stone round house beside the bridge. Although no one could be sure how this particular building would have looked, it was decided to go ahead with the reconstruction with some architectural guess-work.
   The round house is now a small museum housing some of the artifacts found during the dig and has become a place of great interest for walkers and historians alike.


Avebury Crossing left side

Avebury Crossing back

Avebury Crossing right side


Detail of Avebury Crossing