The rolling landscape of Dorset, England, conceals an understudied archaeological enigma. Unlike the towering monoliths of ...

Put on your wellies (i.e., waterproof boots) and go for a walk to the Avebury World Heritage Site. This cluster of Neolithic monuments is considered a part of the same heritage site as Stonehenge ...

Unlike its famous neighbor, Stonehenge, Avebury remains wonderfully off the beaten track, allowing visitors to explore its ancient wonders in peace, particularly in the quieter months. She adds ...

The largest stones at Avebury weigh almost 50 tons, and were brought a few kilometres from the nearby hills. Stonehenge: This famous site has an extremely complex history, spanning well over a ...

Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous ... a very important part in the religious life of the British people. Avebury stone circle is actually three circles in one! Two rings of standing ...

Organized Stonehenge tours from London typically include round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned coach, as well as visits to other nearby landmarks, such as the Avebury stone circles and Bath.

Stonehenge and Avebury, in Wiltshire, are among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. The two sanctuaries consist of circles of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical ...