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Stonehenge-Avebury.net is the web site offering the most reliable and useful information on Wiltshire's Stonehenge and Avebury, the world's most famous ancient stone circles and henges. TheseWorld Heritage monuments, under the care of English Heritage and the National Trust, are over 4000 years old and the most visible surviving signs of an advanced early-British culture in Wessex in Southern England.

What is Stonehenge?
When was it built? And by whom?
What did it represent?
Why was it built?
How did it function?
Many of the answers are provided in these pages.


And what is known about nearby Avebury, which has the world's biggest stone circles and whose broadly-similar mysteries are being solved by multi-disciplinary scholars in archaeology, science and ancient religion?

Click on STONEHENGE or AVEBURY in the table for the latest details regarding;
Opening times. Entry costs.Travel. Museums STONEHENGE AVEBURY
Where, when, how and why built? STONEHENGE AVEBURY
The newly-discovered carvings STONEHENGE AVEBURY
The most satisfactory theories STONEHENGE AVEBURY **
The latest research news STONEHENGE AVEBURY
These pages are maintained in the international public interest by the
Megalithic Society for the benefit of visitors, enthusiasts and scholars who require
the most recent, reliable information on these major prehistoric sites. They have
been prepared for the Society by Prof. / Dr. Terence Meaden.
Local tourist information is provided for people wanting to visit megalithic Wiltshire
to see the stones for themselves.
As with all scholastic scientific endeavours the Society makes the best informed
interpretations based on the material evidence in accordance with the latest findings
from the disciplines of archaeology, anthropology and comparative ancient religion.

AVEBURY AND STONEHENGE GUIDED TOURS: For specialist, individually-arranged, paid guided tours of Avebury, Stonehenge, Stanton Drew, neighbouring monuments and other stone circles of southern England --- led by archaeologists having expertise in the prehistory of Britain and Ireland --- apply to terence.meaden@stonehenge-avebury.net. Trains and buses can be met at Swindon, Chippenham, Bath, Trowbridge, Westbury and other stations, or you can be picked up by car at your hotel or other agreed address. Telephone number: 00.44.1225.862482

CHECK HERE FOR BOOKS ON STONEHENGE, AVEBURY, AND OTHER MEGALITHIC SITES AND
BOOKS ON GENERAL ARCHAEOLOGY, AND HOW TO BUY THEM BOOKS


HERE IS THE STONEHENGE CARVED FACE: JOIN OUR VISITORS' Photo Gallery of Prehistoric Carved Heads Photo Gallery

Contact address: terence.meaden@stonehenge-avebury.net

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THE MEGALITHIC SOCIETY(incorporating The Stonehenge Society) WELCOMES KEEN PEOPLE

We assess and research sites built by the Ancient Britons. We seek to preserve megaliths that are in danger. We adore our Ancient British Heritage.
Enthusiasts who are keen on megalithic archaeology are welcome to join our friendly own-car excursions.
Simply turn up on the day, or send us an e-mail detailing your interests.
This is a voluntary organisation serving the national public interest.

By monitoring this notice-board you will learn when and where the next excursions are to take place.

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