Stonehenge Cursus, Neolithic earthwork near Amesbury, England
The Stonehenge Cursus extends for 3 kilometers with parallel ditches and banks forming a rectangular structure measuring between 100 and 150 meters in width.
Dating from 3630-3375 BCE, this linear earthwork predates the construction of Stonehenge by several centuries and contains evidence of early human settlements.
The monument includes two artificial pits at both ends that align with midsummer sunrise and sunset, indicating sophisticated astronomical knowledge of Neolithic communities.
Visitors can access the Cursus through public bridlepaths within the National Trust managed land, which forms part of the Stonehenge landscape.
Archaeological excavations revealed flint tools and animal bones along the structure, suggesting the site served as a location for communal gatherings and ceremonies.
Location: Amesbury
Part of: Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites
Website: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/stonehenge-landscape/things-to-see-and-do
GPS coordinates: 51.18600,-1.82600
Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:45
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