Folk views suggest a Medieval story, which held that Stonehenge was constructed by King Arthur's legendary wizard Merlin, using his magical powers (!?), although many continue to believe that it was actually built by the Druids, the priests and elites of the Celts. 60 larger stones in the core today range from 25-50 tons each there was originally 80 smaller stones averaging 4 tons each.consists of a ditch and embankment surrounding concentric rings of standing stones, with a U-shaped arrangement at the core facing outliers to the northeast.In southern England, not largest or oldest megalithic site, it is the best known and only one with lintels. If Newark and Chillicothe were linked, then they might have enjoyed greater complexity, perhaps that of a chiefdom.
Weathered segments appear to be visible in aerial photos and high-tech imagery. Historical accounts indicate that it continued at least 6 or even 30 miles. Old maps show it projecting to the southwest from the Octagon complex. One causeway may have extended 55 miles to Chillicothe, another Hopewell center. The site was highly eroded, hindering accurate mapping, and the 18.6-year cycle of the moon is hard to observe over 32-year ancient lifespans. This interpretation has become quite popular in many circles however, with 33 potential nodes in the complex, 2,178 possible orientations, and 360º in a circle, odds are nearly 100% the alignments would occur by accident. They hold that all 8 extrema are present, argue that the presence of all 8 orientations could not be coincidental, and conclude that the Octagon served as an ancient Hopewell lunar observatory. Mostly destroyed by Newark only Great Circle and Octagon complex remain Some contend that alignments in the Octagon complex point to extreme rise and set points of the moon. Geometric enclosures joined by broad parapeted causeways. 
Earthen embankments and mounds, totaling about 7 million cubic feet of fill.Newark, OH built by the Hopewell, ca 150 BC - AD 400:
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