The stone circle of Stonehenge was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500 BC. There are many theories as to who built it and why, the most common being the Druids for sacrificial ceremonies, but it still remains something of a mystery.
Normally hoards of people turn up to witness the Summer Solstice which this year occurred Monday past. For the first time ever and for obvious reasons, attendance was banned.
It’s a bit of a trek, but worth it, I promise you. Almost there!
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Time to go!
I’ve never been, but I’ve driven past. I find the burial mounds just as fascinating, but people rarely mention them.
It really is well worth going to. Even the state of the art visitor centre is mind-blowing! I’m with you on the burial grounds by the way.
That kind of work done in those days….mind-boggling!
Not just that, the stones traveled 180 miles from Wales, goodness knows how!
On my to-see list, but who knows if that will ever happen. And thanks for letting me know what day it is, lol.
Never say never! Another day has passed so today must be … er … Tuesday!
Just read about the new find of the wells nearby. My neighbors can’t dig a hole big enough to plant a tree, so the fact they could do something like that so many years ago with primitive tools is incredible.
I enjoyed your photos, even though it’s Monday!
Hehe! Cheers Sadje.
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Hi Keith – great photos … they really show the enormity of the stones – and I’ve been a few times, it was on the way to Cornwall, and would like to go back to see the new centre .. .though would hate the horde of people. Also now they’ve found the vast new neolithic site in the vicinity … that’ll be so interesting. Take care – and enjoy the sun!! All the best – Hilary
It’s a fascinating place which is becoming more so as time goes by. Make the most of this weather Hilary!
Good post Keith very interesting thanks for the tour I liked the photos nice to see it all close up 🙂
Have a stonehengetastic safe week 😷😷😷
Cheers Steve.
Didn’t they just find a whole lot of caves or wells or something there under ground? I hope I get to go there one day…
Yes, Lydia, they found wells. Investigations are ongoing, goodness knows what they’ll find next.
Oh, wow. That is some place that I would love to be. So very cool. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Oh, wow. That is some place that I would love to be. So very cool. Thanks for sharing the pics
It’s amazing. Thanks for joining me.
Well, I never thought I’d get to visit there. And now I have! Thank you.
Virtually, anyway! My pleasure.
I would make this trek to see this. A huge slice of history.
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It’s worth it I can assure you. Thanks Sandee.
On my bucket list! Oh how I dream of going there. Nice photos! 😊
It really is quite an experience. Photo’s can’t do it justice.
There are a lot of places like that. Some Day!
Thank you for the virtual visit.
Thank you for joining me Alana
They are very impressive. I have been a few times but not for many years now. When we were children it was completely open, not even an ice cream man! We used to picnic amongst the stones.
I remember those days too. It’s very different now though; protected and commercialised.
This took me back in time. Thanks for sharing Keith. Did you manage to go visit this year?
No, that was in 2018 when I was on a camping trip in the area.
Good old days!
I have only seen and heard about it on social media. To me they seem to be a family/tribe grave with epitaph. It sure is interesting, whatever it might be.
It certainly is. Thanks for dropping by.
I’ve never been anywhere except the U.S.. I’ve been to LasVegas where my mother use to live, and we drove from Chicago when I was little to Belen, New Mexico (it’s 40 miles out of Albuquerque where my mother’s brother lived and ran the Belen Motor Company (he sold cars). I was only 13, and once I was to San Diego to see my brother off when he was in the Navy. He was on the U.S.S. Mars & the U.S.S. Aludra and they were supply ships for the soldiers in Viet Nam. He never stepped foot on the soil of Viet Nam during the war, but he did bring them supplies. I even have a video of it somewhere. 🙂 I’ve also been to Tennessee, Nashville, and I’ve seen Elvis’s home from his gate, and his gates are even awesome with the notes and an outline of him. I also see Abraham Lincoln’s cabin, and oh darn who is that writer… I saw his house too and walked through it. Ahhhhh Yes, Mark Twain. This business getting older is no fun. I just turned 70 June 13th and the forgetting part… FORGET THAT! hahahaha~ Love your pictures & your choice of what to share with your readers. I feel like we’re holding hands walking through the Stone Hedge and you’re telling me all about it! My history isn’t so good, so what you had to say of this was fascinating like I’m really there! Thank you kind sir! Your life has been amazing!!! I hope to hold your hand through another era soon!!! THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!!
I can’t thank you enough for your kind words. You’ve certainly travelled, albeit without the need for a passport! I’ve seen little of the US, just New York and Chicago. I was your age 4 years ago, and I can assure you my long haul travelling will not be slowing down any time soon!
I truly hope not & I hope you’ll share your wonderful adventures with all of us! God speed, and have tons of fun! HUGS
It has always fascinated me, thank you for the lovely view!
I’m pleased you liked them Mimi.