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The following article was written after a visit to the Avebury Stones and includes various stone circle pictures.
Written by Rob@ The Green Age
Within the countryside of Wiltshire, the small village of Avebury is host to some 5000 year old stone circle monuments similar to those found at Stonehenge.
Situated 8 miles south of Swindon, Avebury is surrounded by one of Europe’s largest prehistoric stone circles. This coupled with old English countryside makes it a great place to visit! Unlike Stonehenge, the Avebury Stones are open to the public all day and all year round with no admission fees. Great for a morning walk or to watch the sun go down on a summer evening!
Parking is ample, with a car park within 200 metres of the stones. There are also eating facilities and the Red Lion pub for a drink and some lunch.
Less than a mile down the road you can also find Silbury Hill, the worlds largest prehistoric man-made mound. It is estimated to have been built in around 2,400 BC.
The strange thing is, no-one really knows its purpose or meaning!
Here are some Avebury Stone Circle Pictures
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Written by Rob @ The Green Age
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