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  • Date and time: Tuesday 9 June 2026, 6pm to 7pm
  • Location: In-person only
    Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East, University of York (Map)
  • Admission: Free admission, booking required

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For centuries Stonehenge has been the subject of fascination and speculation, spawning countless theories about its origins and purpose. But, over the last century, excavations and the development of new analytical techniques have enabled a far greater understanding of this enigmatic monument.

Archaeologist Julian Richards will explore Stonehenge's 'old rocks' and the theories that have emerged from newly available information. As science tells us that its component stones come from even farther flung parts of the British Isles, how should we now view Stonehenge, the greatest achievement of our prehistoric ancestors?

About the speaker

Julian Richards is an archaeologist, writer and broadcaster with a long-standing involvement with Stonehenge and its prehistoric landscape. Julian is the author of a number of English Heritage publications on Stonehenge, including the current guidebook. He has just released on YouTube an extensive series of films documenting all aspects of Stonehenge. (Stonehenge: Access all areas - Archaemedia YouTube channel).

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