BBC Radio 3: Susan Greaney from English Heritage draws parallels between the Neolithic peoples of Britain and the ancient Jomon civilisation of Japan, both of whom used circles of stone in ritual celebrations. Follow the comments on our page to listen. The best-known stone circle in Japan. Actually two circles including some sundial monuments, Manza circle (west, 48m in diameter) and Nonakadō circle(east, 42m in diameter), placed either side across a road. There is a good museum nearby.
Published on April 20, 2020 13:58