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Re:People buried at Stonehenge may have come from as far awa... by chrisseaton on Sunday August 05, 2018 @05:16AM (#17690456)
> The most surprising thing is how unremarkable the surrounding area is - geography-wise.

Salisbury plain? It’s some of the most commanding land in the south of England.

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Re:People buried at Stonehenge may have come from as far awa... by joshlemer on Sunday August 05, 2018 @08:16AM (#17690945)
What do you mean by commanding?
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Re:People buried at Stonehenge may have come from as far awa... by chrisseaton on Sunday August 05, 2018 @08:18AM (#17690953)
You can stand on the high parts and see large parts of the Kingdom of Wessex, enabling you to literally command it.
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