New Evidence That Stonehenge Was Part of a Funeral Complex

Discovery of a second, smaller stone circle near Stonehenge might confirm the theory that Stonehenge was once used for cremations as part of a funeral complex surrounding the near-by river Avon. The newly discovered stone circle has been termed Bluehenge because it is made out of blue stones.  Some researchers theorize that funeral processionals moved from Bluehenge to Stonehenge and that the two stone circles are linked by the Avon to Durrington Wells, a monument where signs of feasting and other activity have been found.

See Gregory Katz, Scientist Hail Finding Mini Stonhenge, AP, Oct. 2009.