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sarsen [ˈsɑːsən]
n 1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology a boulder of silicified sandstone, probably of Tertiary age, found in large numbers in S England 2. (Social Science / Archaeology) such a stone used in a megalithic monument Also called greywether [probably a variant of Saracen] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Although the double-decker bus height sarsens are undoubtedly the most impressive, Darvill and Wainwright believe they were essentially an architectural framework for the bluestones, just as towering medieval cathedrals grew over the shrines of saints. There were bluestones at Stonehenge before the arrival of the sarsens, but the present bluestone circle is not a true circle, suggesting that it was laid out after the inner sarsen uprights were erected, thus preventing an accurate circle being drawn by a measuring cord fixed at the centre. Although the double-decker bus height sarsens are undoubtedly the most impressive, Darvill and Wainwright believe they were essentially an architectural framework for the bluestones, just as towering medieval cathedrals grew over the shrines of saints. |
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