Material World

Quentin Cooper finds out how prehistoric cattle teeth may provide vital clues to unlocking the enduring mystery of what went on at Stonehenge. New archaeological evidence suggests that Stonehenge was a place of pilgrimage in prehistoric times. Cattle teeth found at Durrington Walls, a massive circular earthwork near to Stonehenge, suggest that the animals were herded there from distant parts of Britain. The results add to increasing evidence that people may have visited Stonehenge periodically. Quentin asks experts Jane Evans and Prof Michael Parker Pearson what it was that drew people to the site.