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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 Larry 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 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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