Sark Henge
Sark Henge is a modern henge monument on the island of Sark, in the Channel Islands. It was constructed in 2015.
History
[edit]Sark Henge was built in 2015, to commemorate the 450 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth granting the fief of Sark to Hellier de Carteret in 1565.[1] It is located near Point Derrible.[2]
Design
[edit]Nine one-eyed giant stones of Jersey granite form a ring around a stone disc.[1] The stone disc symbolises the Seigneur of Sark greeting and thanking their settler ancestors; nine is the number of territories in which de Carteret's 40 tenements were sited, and the circle divides by 40, giving 9 degrees to each of the 40 men gathered about their lord.[1] The solstice line SE / NW marks winter sunrise / summer sunset.[1] The henge stones were previously gateposts around the island.[3] The henge monument was designed by historian Richard Axton.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Sark: Sark Henge". Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "Lonely Planet: Sark Henge". Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "BBC News: Sark marks 450 years of Royal Charter, 6 August 2015". Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "Bailiwick Express: Sark heritage 'champion' received MBE, 8 July 2021". Retrieved 10 July 2022.