Druid's Temple
The Druid's Temple was inspired by Stonehenge. It was commissioned by William Danby, one-time Sheriff of Yorkshire, in 1820. Unlike Stonehenge, no mystery surrounds its construction: Danby paid local workers affected by a depression to build the 100-ft long temple with stones standing 10ft tall, a sacrificial altar and a tomb where, reportedly, Danby hired a hermit to live for seven years, ‘speaking to no one and allowing his beard and hair to grow’ (the successful candidate lasted only four). (Ilton, England)
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