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Gungywamp

The fascinating megalith located in Groton, Connecticut, USA. There are a great many subterranean chambers, semi-subterranian chambers, standing stones, and stone walls at this site. The site may have been built by prehistoric European settlers or it may have been built by early colonial craftsmen. The Gungywamp site is owned by the New London YWCA, and it is not open to the public. Occasional tour groups are allowed in.

Links:

Web site for The Gungywamp Society.

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Comment by maryholly on 2010-06-23 Rate this Comment

There is a show on the History Channel called "Who Really Discovered America." It features a bit on Gungywamp you might find interesting. I write this on June 23, 2010

Comment by gungywamper on 2009-12-30 Rate this Comment

It is a beautiful place to go walking and full of history and mystery. There are several unexplained sites/ structures that experts can not agree of the origins of. One manmade stone structure fills with light on the summer and fall solstice. Very interesting. There are alot of articles and opinions on these sites. Some are crazy, like one guy thinks it could be a portal to some alien world. It was definitely well planned by it's makers for some signifigant purpose as a lot of thought was put into creating the cavern to fill with light on a certain day of the year. Tours can be arranged through the denison pequoes nature center in mystic, CT. And Please if you visit Gungywamp. Be kind, help preserve the land and the srtuctures for others to enjoy. There has been alot of vandalism over the years.

Comment by Larry on 2006-06-15 Rate this Comment

According to Paul Tudor Angel's article "Megaliths of New England"...

"...thought to be an ancient Indian name, but actually Gaelic meaning, 'Church of the People'."

full article at: www.barnesreview.org

Have you been to the Gungywamp? While I lived for a while in Eastern Connecticut, I never had the chance to see it.

Comment by archive on 2006-06-15 Rate this Comment

I live on Gungywamp Rd here in Groton, CT and I was interested in hearing more about how the name originated. Do you have any available info on the word "gungywamp" and it's derivative meaning?

I have spoken to several locals and a few historians nearby and none are familiar with the "Gungywamp" megalith. They all associated gungywamp with a local swamp (with Indian derivative) where some archeological pieces were found. ???? Any additional references or info would be appreciated.

Thank you

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