Avebury’s colossal henge wraps prehistoric stone circles around homes and fields.
Roam the circles, cross ancient paths, and see how past and present meet.
UNESCO World Heritage Site (within Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites) & Scheduled Monument
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Neolithic, constructed circa 2850-2200 BCE, roughly 4800 years ago.
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Avebury Henge & Stone Circles
Avebury’s henge and stone circles represent the largest complex of their kind in Britain, covering approximately 332 metres across, with an enclosing outer bank measuring around 427 metres in diameter. The surrounding landscape, part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, features undulating chalk hills and nearby prehistoric landmarks like West Kennet Avenue and Silbury Hill. The modern village of Avebury lies within the circle, integrating present-day life with this ancient environment.
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