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Stonehenge and The Avenue N070631

STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Oblique aerial view including Stonehenge and The Avenue

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Barrow Bronze Age Circle Enclosure Field Green Henge Landscape Neolithic Pre Historic Road Rural Stone Age Stone Circle World Heritage Site


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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Timeless Connection: Stonehenge and The Avenue" 2. Nestled in the lush, undulating Wiltshire countryside, this evocative image captures the enigmatic allure of Stonehenge and its ancient avenue, The Avenue, as seen from an oblique aerial perspective. The scene unfolds like a living testament to the rich prehistoric heritage of England. 3. Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an iconic Neolithic and Bronze Age monument, believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. Its colossal stones, each weighing up to 50 tons, stand proudly against the backdrop of the rolling hills, a silent sentinel of the past. 4. The Avenue, an elongated, straight pathway, stretches for approximately 2.7 kilometers from the Heel Stone at Stonehenge to the River Avon. Archaeologists believe it was constructed around the same time as Stonehenge, serving as a ceremonial processional way or a connection to sacred sites beyond the monument. 5. The landscape surrounding Stonehenge is dotted with barrows, ancient burial mounds, and other Neolithic and Bronze Age sites, further emphasizing the significance of this area in prehistoric times. 6. The image invites us to ponder the mysteries of the past, as we gaze upon this breathtaking scene. The field of green, dotted with the circular outlines of barrows, contrasts starkly with the man-made structures, offering a glimpse into the lives of our ancient ancestors. 7. This awe-inspiring image by Damian Grady, captured by Historic England, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between humanity and the natural world, a connection that transcends time and space.

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