Waulud's Bank

The Henge of Waulud 's Bank is one of the five so-called Neolithic Superhenges in the British Isles. It is located in Leagrave Park, on the banks of the River Lea in Luton in the county of Bedfordshire in England. The D-shaped Henge is comparable in shape with Marden Henge and covers about 7 acres.

Waulud 's Bank consists of a set as 2.6 m high semi-circular wall of chalk and gravel material, which is built from the excavated grave material. The trench is 9.2 m wide and 2.1 m deep. The remaining portion of the enclosure forms the headwaters of the River Lea, whose name derives from the Celtic god Lugh.

The Henge has been archaeologically in 1954 and 1970/71 partially examined, and Grooved Ware was found and traces of an Iron Age re-use of the square were detected. A new geophysical survey with non-destructive techniques to detect changes in the soil, can be located by the buried ditches and pits. The results of the geophysical analysis help to understand the ancient monument, Waulud 's Bank originates from about 3000 BC and is unique within East Anglia. All other major Henges in England are further away and southeast of Waulud 's Bank.