Stonehenge (Salisbury, England) - megalithic monument of neolithic

Where is located Stonehenge?

Address of Stonehenge is Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
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When was built Stonehenge?

Built date of Stonehenge is From 2950 onwards until 1600. p.n.e.

Facts, informations and history of Stonehenge

Stonehenge consists of 30 blocks of external stone and 49 smaller blocks of the inner circle, all are thoroughly polished, using stone devices.

Inside, there are stone avenues in the shape of a large horseshoe and a small horseshoe, the large horseshoe contains the largest, as many as 9 meter trilobites.

In the middle of Stonehenge there is an inverted megalith, the so-called Altar Stone.

The highest stones are 9 meters high, but most are about 4 meters high, 2.5 meters thick and weigh about 25 - 40 tonnes.

Initially, there were only two entries, wide from the north-east and smaller from the south, but over time more gaps and holes were created to pass through.

The way to transport these stones from a 130 km quarry remains a mystery. Probably they were transported with sleds and rollers. According to the latest research, this glacier brought them here from a distance.

56 pits with a depth of 1 m and a diameter of 2 m have been discovered inside the circle. Their targets are unknown, however, they are believed to have been able to accumulate stones or remain after surrounding a wooden structure.

The purpose of building a circle is also unknown, some claim that it served to observe the sky and stars, others say that pagan ritual rituals were held there.

Stonehenge was created in three phases. In the first, a circular shaft was created and only one stone was placed outside. Later 4 more stones came in, then 56 holes were also created.

The second stage, the first stones in the center of the circles, among them the central megalith called the altar. At the end of this phase, an alley of stones leading to the Avon River was built.

In the third phase, the double circle of blue stones is demolished and a few U-shaped trilogues were created inside. In this phase, the most famous part of Stonehenge - circle with lintels.

Stonehenge is located 51 degrees and 11 minutes north.

In 1986, the building was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

How many meters have Stonehenge?

Height of Stonehenge is 4 meters - a single boulder

Construction/building type

Building Stonehenge is of type Temple, Observatory

Architectural style

Architectural style of Stonehenge is Neolithic

What material is the building made of?

Stonehenge is made of the following materials: Stone, gray sandstone, dolerite

Is the building on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

Official website

The official website of the building, where up-to-date information can be found, is http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stonehenge/