Blessed with fertile soil and a mild climate, Orkney was a land of plenty for Neolithic homesteaders ... which may have been a model for Stonehenge. In 1814 a farmer tried to remove the ancient ...

The sites are difficult to date. They are thought to be from the later Neolithic, but their use may continue into early Bronze Age. The best known henges are those which also contain stone circles.

It’s home to the country’s densest concentration of Neolithic remains — among them, the blockbuster that is Stonehenge — and a scattering of 13 giant white horses carved into hillsides ...

The standing stones marked the end of the Avenue that leads from the River Avon to Stonehenge, a 1¾-mile long (2.8km) processional route constructed at the end of the Stone Age - or the Neolithic ...

The interconnectedness of these sites with others, such as Stonehenge and the Ring of Brodgar, highlights a broader network of communication and shared cultural practices among Neolithic communities.

Stonehenge is one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. This world heritage site attracts millions of visitors each year who marvel at this only ...

Get up close to the prehistoric wonder of Stonehenge. Stonehenge has been a significant site for pilgrims and travelers for thousands of years. Even frequented by Romans, this cultural treasure ...

Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous monuments. It stands on Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire, and its giant stones can be seen from miles around. It took a huge effort to build Stonehenge ...

Stonehenge poses more questions than answers, making it one of the most mysterious prehistoric monuments in the world. And because of its proximity to London, the famous landmark makes for a ...