What is a Henge?
A henge is a circular or oval earthwork enclosure consisting of a ditch surrounded by bank. Henges were built in Britain and Ireland (and possibly in a few locations on the European continent) beginning about 5000 years ago. They were built in many sizes and configurations: some had multiple ditches, some had two or even four entrances, and some were built along with stone circles.
We don’t know why they were built. Henges have little defensive value, and archaeological studies have shown no signs people lived there (the notable exception being Avebury, the largest of all henges – the town is inside the henge). Perhaps they were sites for rituals, or for astronomical observations. All we can say is that they were enclosures where people gathered.
We call ourselves a Henge because we are an enclosure set apart from the ordinary world. Our Henge is where ever we gather to do the sacred work we are called to do, and to support each other as we learn and grow.
Why the Cobbled Path?
We come from different backgrounds, we follow different Gods, and we honor Them in different ways. But like cobblestones set in the ground to form a path, we come together to form one order, one Henge; dedicated to service and to our mutual support.