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Huge discovery of historic 'henge' on Eston Hills dates life on Teesside back more than 10,000 years
Archaeologists believe they've found evidence of ancient ritual site, and await confirmation :: 'Huge benefit for Teesside,' says project leader
BYMIKE BROWN
18:00, 19 AUG 2017
Exciting new discoveries on the Eston Hills dates life on Teesside at more than 10,000 years old.
Archaeologists digging on the hills have discovered what’s believed to be an ancient henge - evidence of mesolithic life, along with flint and other materials, dating back to around 8,500BC.
Adam Mead has led the Ice and Fire project on the hills, which dug for a fortnight last month close to the area locally known as the “sheep dip”.
Those on the project are now anxiously waiting for recognition from Historic England, and want to use their discovery to lobby for the hills to be absorbed into the North York Moors National Park - giving the area, beset by crime, fires and vandalism for years, crucial added protection.
More:
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/huge-discovery-historic-henge-eston-13497696