Dolmen Grove at Stone Henge

Many of you will have heard about a dig that has been taking place over the last two weeks on the south side of Stonehenge. The dig, being the first allowed for decades at this sacred circle hopes to establish when the first bluestone circle was constructed, and what happened to it. How did Pagans get involved? Dave Batchelor of English Heritage informed the Round Table (Stonehenge Liaison Community) a few weeks ago that several applications for digs in the Stonehenge area had been received and some are expected to get the green light. He asked for volunteers to communicate with from the group and two of us stepped forward. The archeaologists, Professors Darvill and Wainwright, came early to Stonehenge to meet the Pagan team, there were only five present that first day, and it was very clear their delight that we had come. The other thing that was immediately obvious to us was that their passion for the place was equal to our own. You can watch a clip of our short rite at on day two video footage. We called the attention of the ancestors, told them plainly what was about to happen and asked for their concent for we need their wisdom in our time, and gave a gift of a song 'summerland' written to honour spirits of those who have gone before us. Yesterday (Sunday 13th) eight returned, to ensure that the land was being restored with care and to say thankyou to the sacred land and our ancestors for the gifts they have shared. Again we called for their attention, told them simply we were grateful to them, placed a gift of flowers into the ground and offered prayer and song in gratitude. Our small team of eight: Taloch, Ceri,Chris-, Frank and Bex.Dolmen Grove Emma and Angela - HAD, Rollo-CoBDO,   When it works: It works really well... The authorities notified us of what was about to happen before they started, imagine if they hadn't! The archeaologists were open minded and respectful towards us, and even commented on how moving our presence and simple rite had been for them. We responded, without fuss, asked intelligent questions and retained dignity for our traditions in the way we honoured the place simply and sincerely The Stones themselves, the energy within Stonehenge, seem unstressed and balanced. We hope that the future relationship between the scientific and pagan communities, respecting each others ways and quests for truth can build upon this positive example. English Heritage have promised to notify our community of any future digs and immediatey should any human remains be found. Frank Somers Druid College Dolmen Grove

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