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Erosion exposed a Bronze Age mystery at Norfolk’s coast and Seahenge captivated the world
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Published on 30 April 2026
The sea hid it for centuries—until luck and erosion worked
In 1998, a quiet Norfolk shoreline delivered a surprising archaeological find: Seahenge, a Bronze Age timber circle, surfaced after erosion stripped away sand. Built on marshland and sealed away by the sea for centuries, it survived largely because it remained underwater. Its discovery triggered public fascination and debate over how environment, chance, and careful science uncover lost history.
- Seahenge, a Bronze Age timber circle, emerged in 1998 after coastal erosion
- The monument was originally built in marshland and preserved by centuries under the sea
- Its discovery fueled intense public fascination and scientific debate
- The find shows how environmental change can both reveal and threaten heritage
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