Stonehenge cow’s tooth gives contemporary clue on monument’s origins

The scientists additionally concluded the cow was possible feminine and pregnant or nursing throughout the tooth’s formation

“To me, this was one of the more interesting aspects of the study,” stated Prof Evans.

She added the thought that researchers have been now taking a look at a extra home side or sensible side of how the stones have been moved was additionally “quite a new step”.

Moving the stones from their origins within the Preseli Mountains in west and south Wales to Stonehenge would in all probability have taken two to 4 months, she stated.

“You’ve got to have food supplies. A turnover of people and animals to help pulling. You’re probably going to have all the domestic requirements of living on the land,” Prof Evans stated.

The folks shifting them may additionally have been based mostly in Stonehenge for an extended interval whereas the stone was being put in place.

The analysis has led to extra questions concerning the wider practicalities of the stone motion for the entire neighborhood, she stated.

“It’s rarely considered that women were involved,” Prof Evans identified.

“Surely they’ve got to have been there. And probably as many women as men, and children,” she stated. “Making food, providing accommodation, there’s a lot involved.”

Scientists would possibly now attempt to strengthen their conclusions by offering extra proof of Welsh origins by cattle stays.

“So much research around Stonehenge has been surprising and unpredicted in the last few years,” Prof Evans stated. “But now we’re looking at people and animals.”