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Wayland's Smithy is a megalith in United Kingdom, Europe. English Heritage dates it to c. 3600 BCE. Its listed material is Sarsen (silcrete). English Heritage also records: “Chambered tomb.”
A long barrow fronted by large sarsens near the Uffington White Horse.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 3600 BCE - 3500 BCE c. 3600 BCE English Heritage | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Chambered tomb English Heritage | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 3,550 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 3,600 BCE - 3,500 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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