* Astronomy

The Marlborough Mound: Prehistoric origins confirmed

Jim Leary, who led the recent archaeological investigations for English Heritage at nearby Silbury Hill, and is co-author of the recently published The Story of Silbury Hill, coordinated EH's contribution to the investigation of Marlborough Mound, the initial results from which have been made public today.
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The earliest sign of human habitation is a prehistoric tumulus in the grounds of Marlborough College. It is possibly of similar age to the larger Silbury Hill about 8.0 km west of the town. Legend has it that the Mound is the burial site of Merlin and that the name of the town, Marlborough comes from Merlin's Barrow.
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