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Other finds in the parish point to large-scale prehistoric structures and settlements in the whole area, including Bluestonehenge at West Amesbury, the numerous other monuments around Stonehenge, and the discovery of a Neolithic village in the neighbouring parish of Durrington by the Stonehenge Riverside Project.
- traveltheworld012. Rochester, MN13,838 contributions. Don't confuse this page with the site page that charges money. This is FREE ACCESS. Long ago in the 1970s, I was backpacking around Europe.
- Jenny F. 1 contribution. Well worth a visit to the new Amesbury History Centre. The fantastic new Amesbury History Centre that opened in August 2023 is well worth a visit.
- 923Dan. Swindon, UK3,067 contributions. Early morning family visit to the Durrington Walls Henge. Stopping off enroute to Stonehenge, had an early morning family visit to the Durrington Walls Henge, part of the greater Stonehenge landscape.
- fiamma11. Tysons Corner, VA4,918 contributions. Very Nice. This church made for a nice stop on our trip to Stonehenge. There is more here than one might expect.
Amesbury is a historic town near Stonehenge and Woodhenge, with a museum, a church, and a river walk. Find out about its attractions, facilities, accommodation, and events on the official Wiltshire tourism website.
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Amesbury is a bustling town with a rich history dating back to the Iron Age and the Bronze Age. It is surrounded by an ancient landscape including Stonehenge, a World Heritage Site, and offers walks, events, attractions and accommodation.
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- traveltheworld012. Rochester, MN13,838 contributions. Don't confuse this page with the site page that charges money. This is FREE ACCESS. Long ago in the 1970s, I was backpacking around Europe.
- Jenny F. 1 contribution. Well worth a visit to the new Amesbury History Centre. The fantastic new Amesbury History Centre that opened in August 2023 is well worth a visit.
- 923Dan. Swindon, UK3,067 contributions. Early morning family visit to the Durrington Walls Henge. Stopping off enroute to Stonehenge, had an early morning family visit to the Durrington Walls Henge, part of the greater Stonehenge landscape.
- fiamma11. Tysons Corner, VA4,919 contributions. Very Nice. This church made for a nice stop on our trip to Stonehenge. There is more here than one might expect.
Amesbury is the UK's oldest continuously inhabited settlement, with a heritage of over 11,000 years. Explore its rich history, natural beauty, and friendly community, and discover its famous neighbour Stonehenge and other attractions.
Amesbury is a town near Stonehenge, the ancient monument in Wiltshire, England. Learn how to get there by car, bus or train, and what to see and do in the town and its surroundings.
