Stonehenge | History, Location, Map, Meaning, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · Stonehenge, prehistoric stone circle monument, cemetery, and archaeological site located on Salisbury Plain, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. It was built in six stages between 3000 and 1520 BCE, during the transition from the Neolithic Period to the Bronze Age.
Stonehenge - Wikipedia
WEBStonehenge is a prehistoric megalithic structure on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, two miles (3 km) west of Amesbury. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around 13 feet (4.0 m) high, seven feet (2.1 m) wide, and weighing around 25 tons, topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones, held in place with ...
Stonehenge | English Heritage
WEBWalk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites - Wikipedia
WEBStonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) in Wiltshire, England. The WHS covers two large areas of land separated by about 24 kilometres (15 mi), rather than a specific monument or building.
History of Stonehenge - English Heritage
WEBStonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500 BC.
Stonehenge ‑ Location, Definition & Age - HISTORY
WEBJun 1, 2010 · Stonehenge is a prehistoric display of dozens of massive stones in a circular layout. Historians have puzzled over the many mysteries of the English monument.
An introduction to Stonehenge - British Museum
WEBDec 7, 2021 · The ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is known around the world, surrounded by myths, folklore and speculation. But who built it and what went on there? It's a story that transcends where the monument stands in Wiltshire in the south of England, and reaches far into continental Europe.
Stonehenge | National Geographic
WEBStonehenge in southern England ranks among the world's most iconic archaeological sites and one of its greatest enigmas. The megalithic circle on Salisbury Plain inspires awe and fascination—but...
Stonehenge - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBNov 24, 2020 · Stonehenge in Wiltshire is a world renowned, magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of standing (and lying) stones, some transported from South Wales.
Stonehenge - World History Encyclopedia
WEBDec 14, 2010 · Stonehenge is a Neolithic / Bronze Age monument located on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, southern England. The first monument on the site, began around 3100 BCE, was a circular 'henge' earthwork about 360 feet (110 metres) in diameter, a 'henge' in the archaeological sense being a circular or oval-shaped flat …