Stonehenge, Prehistoric stone circle in Wiltshire, England
The monument consists of a ring of standing sarsen stones, each approximately four meters high and weighing around twenty-five tons, topped with horizontal lintel stones.
Construction began around 3100 BC during the Neolithic period and continued in phases until approximately 1600 BC, with the earliest phase featuring a circular ditch and bank enclosure.
The site aligns with the summer solstice sunrise and winter solstice sunset, suggesting its use for astronomical observations and seasonal ceremonies by prehistoric communities in Britain.
The monument is open from Monday to Sunday between 09:30 and 19:00, with admission fees required, and wheelchair accessible facilities are available for visitors at the site.
The smaller bluestones used in construction were transported from the Preseli Hills in Wales, located approximately 150 miles away from the Salisbury Plain location.
Location: Amesbury
Inception: 30 century BCE
Architectural style: prehistoric Britain
Diameter: 104 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Made from material: sarsen, bluestone
Address: Salisbury SP4 7DE, UK SP4 7DE Shrewton, Wiltshire
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-19:00
Phone: +448703331181
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge
GPS coordinates: 51.17889,-1.82611
Latest update: November 24, 2025 13:53
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A must-visit for lovers of old stones. There's a special atmosphere that lingers when visiting this place!
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