Henges

prehistoric site on the Welsh island of Anglesey; Neolithic henge monument

thumb|right|The three aligned henges of the Thornborough Henges complex A henge can be one of three related types of Neolithic earthwork. The essential characteristic of all three is that they feature a ring-shaped bank and ditch, with the ditch inside the bank. Because the internal ditches would have served defensive purposes poorly, henges are not considered to have been defensive constructions (cf. circular rampart).

Neolithic henge monument

Neolithic henge monument

thumb|upright=1.3|Rispebjerg archaeological site, Bornholm

right|thumb|250px|Goloring Reconstruction The Goloring is an ancient earthworks monument located near Koblenz, Germany. It was created in the Bronze Age era, which dates back to the Urnfield culture (1200–800 BCE.). During this time a widespread solar cult is believed to have existed in Central Europe.