Woodhenge is much older than Stonehenge and is aligned to the Midsummer sunrise. The monument consisted of concentric rings of tall wooden posts and must have been an impressive sight when it was completed. Rings of concrete markers now mark where the posts would have originally stood. Read More »
You are hereGods and Goddesses
Bath (Aqua Sullis)This section of the website gives a description of the pantheons that have been worshiped in the British Isles, over two millennia. The 'quick guides' within each category give a brief description of the gods in each pantheon. While some of the gods have been expanded upon.
We eventually hope to have a comprehensive list with each god or goddess dealt with separately.
Andy Paciorek is one of Mysterious Britain & Irelands favourite contributors and his amazing artwork can be found illustrating articles throughout this site. Read More »
The first structure on the site was a motte-and-bailey castle, which was started not long after William the Conqueror became king in 1066, the castle was built on the old Roman walls, which once formed the corner of Londinium. The first stone building on the site was the White Tower, which was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1078 and completed in 1097. Read More »
