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Houghton church uncovers evidence of pagan worship

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ARCHAEOLOGISTS working at an historic North-East church have discovered evidence that the site may have been used for worship since the Stone Age.

St Michael and All Angels, Church, in Houghton-le-Spring, has been a site of Christian worship for nearly 1,000 years, but a stone circle found on the site suggests that it may have been used by pagans in Neolithic times.

The discovery has helped the Anglican parish church win a coveted Red Rose award from Visit England, due to be awarded next week….

Source:
The Northern Echo (UK)

Source URL:
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/tyneandwear/10171904.Stone_Age_circle_found_at_historic_church/?ref=rss

Date:
1-18-13

Source: FULL ARTICLE at History News Network – George Mason University