It has been reported that scientists of English Heritage have pin-pointed
the actual date that Seahenge was set up. It is the year 2050BC.
| This discovery was achieved by studying the preserved bark of the timbers
using a theory invented by a minister, Thomas Bayes, who died in Kent in 1761 according to
reports in the Eastern Daily Press. |
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The scientists believe that the main tree died or was
felled in the springtime of 2050BC, the posts being felled a year later.
Although considered to be one of the greatest archaeological finds of this
century, the future of these timbers is still undecided - neither their long term
preservation nor, if preserved, where their home is likely to be.
A forum representing eight interested bodies set up by English Heritage to
discuss the future of the Seahenge has still to meet. Geoff Needham, Holme's Parish
Council Chairman and a member of this forum, said that no meeting had yet been
convened - he has not been kept informed of any movements and his only knowledge is gained
from the press and television. The Parish Council still hopes that the timbers
will be returned to Holme where, he says, they belong.
Local landowner Major Jamieson has two historical Norfolk brick and tile
barns on Holme Marsh which, according to Geoff Needham, he is willing to offer as a
permanent home for the timbers. Access to these marsh buildings is through the old
mushroom farm at Holme-Next-The-Sea and across agricultural land which would present no
danger to wildlife.
The Mushroom Farm leading to the Marsh Barns
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