The first version of Stonehenge was a large earthwork or Henge, comprising a ditch, bank and the Aubrey holes, all probably built around 3100 BC. The Aubrey holes are round pits in the chalk ...

Stonehenge may be the most famous example of the “huge stones arranged in a circle” genre, but it’s a reputation that arguably isn’t deserved. After all, it’s far from the largest henge ...

It could also suggest that “our current dating of Stonehenge might need revision”, a researcher says. The site’s unique structure – a perfectly circular ditched enclosure containing both ...

Stonehenge gets some well-deserved attention when it comes to British archeology. Between its age, altar stone’s epic journey, and potential origin as a community building initiative, it has a ...

Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered the remains of a large timber circle that may be contemporaneous with England's Woodhenge and Stonehenge.

Stonehenge sits near the top of Britain’s most iconic landmarks, but a lesser-known precursor to this ancient site may be responsible for its lasting impact as an archaeological titan. The Flagstones ...

Stonehenge was likely built as a project to unify ancient peoples from across the whole of the country, archaeologists claim in a new study. The research, published on Thursday in the journal ...

The analysis suggests that Flagstones may have served as a prototype for later monuments like Stonehenge. Findings from this collaborative research by the University of Exeter and Historic England ...

We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Archaeologists have discovered a Stonehenge-esque circle of timber posts in Denmark, thought to be from the late Neolithic or early ...

The university said the findings suggested Flagstones may have served as a prototype to Stonehenge. Dorset Museum At least four burials were found to have been placed in the site's enclosure pits ...

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Ferrara in Italy suggests that the majority of Europeans living 5,000 years ago, including those who built Stonehenge, may have had dark ...