"Uncovering Stonehenge's Origins: Sarsen Analysis Traces Megalith to Little-Known Forest"
A recent study by a team of archaeologists and geologists has traced the origin of Stonehenge's Sarsen stones to West Woods, just over 15 miles north of the stone circle site, settling a debate that has lasted over 300 years. Using modern techniques, including x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, the team found evidence that the stones were likely transported to the site on wooden sledges. The breakthrough came after a core drilled from one of the stones was returned to English Heritage, confirming that the majority of the Sarsen stones originated from West Woods, with only two out of 52 stones coming from elsewhere.