The Neolithic Hall: Reconstructing History at Stonehenge

About this episode

The episode explores the reconstruction of a Neolithic Hall at Stonehenge through experimental archaeology.

This week, the English Heritage Podcast brings the sights, sounds, and even the smells of 4,000 BC to life as host Amy Matthews visits Stonehenge for a remarkable experiment in archaeology: the building of a full‑scale Neolithic Hall. Join host Amy as she explores a groundbreaking experimental archaeology project: the construction of a full-scale Neolithic Hall and discover how English Heritage curator of properties Win Scutt, experimental archaeologist Luke Winter, and English Heritage volunteer Suzie are using authentically recreated stone tools and ancient techniques to bring prehistory to life. Amy explores the realities of 4,000 BC, the incredible timber engineering of our ancestors, and how this immersive space will serve as an educational gateway for thousands of schoolchildren – and adults. Don’t forget to follow this podcast and leave a review if you love the show. Join English Heritage: ⁠https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/join/⁠ Podcast listeners can get 20% off the first year of an annual membership. Use code POD20 at checkout.* Support our work: ⁠https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/⁠ The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a limited…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Matthews

Topics covered

• Neolithic Hall
• Stonehenge
• experimental archaeology
• ancient techniques
• educational gateway

Keywords

• Neolithic Hall
• Stonehenge
• experimental archaeology
• ancient techniques
• 4,000 BC
• timber engineering
• educational project

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Mentioned in this episode

Places: Stonehenge

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