Sacred Wonders of Britian

[annie]

The ancestors of modern Britons saw something special in certain parts of the land and deemed them more sacred than others. Neil Oliver explains why they are so special.

The rich and varied landscape of Britain inspired our ancestors to express their beliefs.



In the flint mines of Norfolk, Stone Age miners carried their religion deep underground and at Flag Fen near Peterborough a vast ancient causeway was built across the fens with sacred objects placed among its timbers.

People are still drawn back to these places today and the belief and ritual that surround them.

So what places did our ancestors deem more sacred than others and why are they so special

Read about them here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25465210

Documentary about these sites is on BBC next week:

Sacred Wonders Of Britain is broadcast on BBC Two at 20:30 BST on Monday 30 December

[annie]

This is on tonight, should be interesting