What is the etymology of Stonehenge--what does 'henge' mean?
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Dr. dig responds:
A henge is a prehistoric ritual enclosure, usually circular, surrounded by a ditch that is itself surrounded by a high bank. Inside the henge there were once either wooden or stone structures; today the wooden structures have vanished, but the interiors of stone henges may still stand. Henges are found in England; Stonehenge is the most famous example.