Woodhenge, Neolithic henge site in Wiltshire, England
Woodhenge is a prehistoric monument from the Neolithic period made of concentric rings of wooden posts. The structure was surrounded by a circular bank and ditch, and concrete markers now show where the wooden posts once stood.
The monument dates from the Neolithic period and remained hidden underground until aerial photography in the 1920s revealed its location. This discovery showed that the site had been completely unknown for thousands of years.
The name refers to the wooden posts that once stood at this location, which visitors can still imagine today. The circular arrangement reveals that people gathered here for communal occasions and important gatherings.
The site is easy to access and the concrete markers help you understand the original layout even though no wooden posts remain. Visitors can walk around the circular formation, and the ground is relatively flat and accessible.
Excavations uncovered the remains of two burials, including a child placed at the center of the post circles. This discovery shows the site served not just for gatherings but also for burial ceremonies.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
