Pete Herring, President of the Cornwall Archaeological Society, remarks on the uniqueness of the site, stating: 'The monument retains its mystery: there are no Neolithic parallels for a stone-lined sunken and embanked rectangular enclosure.' This statement emphasizes the unprecedented nature of King Arthur's Hall and how it defies typical archaeological classifications of its time.
The recent research has revealed that King Arthur's Hall, once dismissed as a medieval animal pen, actually dates back to the early Neolithic period of 5,500 years ago. Such findings cause a reevaluation of the site’s significance and its possible connections to ancient Britons who transitioned towards permanent settlement.
The site's age means it predates the legend of Arthur by thousands of years, suggesting that the stories of King Arthur are not only rooted in more recent history but are intertwined with much older and largely unexplained structures like this one.
Located near Helston, the enclosure measures 49m long by 21m wide and consists of 56 standing stones, up to 1.8m tall. This remarkable construction adds depth to the understanding of Neolithic architecture and community practices of the time.
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