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The following essay is extracted from “ Stone Circles Explained” by Stephen Childs. This book offers some alternative and less explored theories of the purpose of stone circles. Not all stone circles fit neatly into the explanations outlined in this essay, but some fit quite well! Stonehenge and Gobekli Tepe, for example, served other purposes which are detailed in the author’s book. But considering the sheer number of stone circles that exist, especially in northern Europe, this theory could explain the purpose of some. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_original","fid":"90107","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"630","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"552"}}]] The Maypole dance, believe or not, also has connections to the explanation of stone circles. This colour drawing of a traditional Maypole dance is from 1882. ( Archivist / Adobe Stock) “Stone Circles Explained”: The
