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A history of Stonehenge, explaining how the prehistoric monument developed from an early henge into its final form, as well as its later history.
Far from standing alone, Stonehenge forms part of a remarkable complex of connected prehistoric sites across the Wiltshire landscape. In 1986, together with Avebury, it was one of the very first sites in the UK to be made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enormous sarsen stones and smaller bluestones were raised to form a unique monument. Building Stonehenge took huge effort from hundreds of well-organised people. Sarsen stones at West Woods, the probable source area for most of the sarsen used to construct Stonehenge. © Katy Whitaker.
History of Stonehenge Read a full history of one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments, from its origins about 5,000 years ago to the 21st century. Explore the Stonehenge Landscape
The first Stonehenge was built about 5,000 years ago, in the period of prehistory known as the Neolithic. By about 2500 BC, more and much larger stones had been brought there, marking the start of over 800 years of building and alteration stretching into the Bronze Age.
Read a full history of one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments, from its origins about 5,000 years ago to the 21st century. What is the winter solstice? Find out what the winter solstice is, and why our ancestors might have built Stonehenge to align with the sun at the solstices.
History of Stonehenge Read a full history of one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments, from its origins about 5,000 years ago to the 21st century. Building Stonehenge
The Stonehenge World Heritage Site is famous throughout the world and is one of the most important prehistoric landscapes in Europe. Today this landscape is split in two by a major road - the A303 - which acts as a barrier to people enjoying, exploring and understanding the World Heritage Site.
History of Stonehenge Read a full history of one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments, from its origins about 5,000 years ago to the 21st century. Building Stonehenge
Nov 18, 2016 · To mark 30 years since Stonehenge and Avebury were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we’ve picked out 30 facts about Stonehenge that you might not have known – including English Heritage’s role in protecting this megalithic monument.
