Avebury - Wikipedia
Avebury (/ ˈ eɪ v b ər i /) is a Neolithic henge monument containing three stone circles, around the village of Avebury in Wiltshire, in south-west England. One of the best-known prehistoric sites in Britain, it contains the largest megalithic stone circle in the world.
Avebury | English Heritage
Avebury henge and stone circles are one of the greatest marvels of prehistoric Britain. Built and much altered during the Neolithic period, roughly between 2850 BC and 2200 BC, the henge survives as a huge circular bank and ditch, encircling an area that includes part of Avebury village.
History of Avebury Henge and Stone Circles - English Heritage
The Avebury complex is one of the principal ceremonial sites of Neolithic Britain that we can visit today. It was built and altered over many centuries from about 2850 BC until about 2200 BC and is one of the largest, and undoubtedly the most complex, of …
Avebury's stone circles & henge | Wiltshire - National Trust
Recognised as a World Heritage Site for its outstanding Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, Avebury stone circles and henge are full of traces of our ancient past. The surrounding landscape also includes including a stone-lined avenue and the largest artificial mound in Europe.
How to Visit England's Avebury Henge - TripSavvy
2019年10月18日 · Avebury Henge, one of England 's most remarkable prehistoric sites, is so big that it wraps itself around several other prehistoric monuments and even a small village - going right through a few back gardens. But before you approach Avebury Henge erase the image of Stonehenge from your mind.
Description of Avebury Henge and Stone Circles
A brief description of Avebury Henge and Stone Circles, one of the largest, and undoubtedly the most complex, of Britain's surviving Neolithic henge monuments.
Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites - Wikipedia
Stonehenge, 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. The sites were inscribed as co-listings in 1986.
Avebury | Ancient Megalithic Site, Wiltshire, UK | Britannica
Avebury, archaeological site in Kennet district, administrative and historic county of Wiltshire, England, some 18.5 miles (30 km) north of Stonehenge. It is one of the largest and best-known prehistoric sites in Europe, encompassing 28.5 acres (11.5 hectares) on …
Home page of Stonehenge & Avebury WHS
Stonehenge and Avebury gained their place on the World Heritage Site list for their outstanding prehistoric monuments dating back over 5000 years to the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Stonehenge is the most famous and sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world.
Avebury village, Wiltshire| History and the Henge
Information on the picturesque Wiltshire vilage of Avebury, famous for its wealth of prehistoric sites including Avebury Henge and stone circles, with a village history, beautiful photos and visiting information plus nearby accommodation.