Tag: GB – Stonehenge Avebury and Associated Sites

The event has moved online in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Source: Stonehenge to Livestream Summer Solstice Celebrations

Stonehenge, which is famous for its summer solstice and attracts tons of visitors every year, will remain closed this year due to Coronavirus spread. However, this does not mean that the stunning view will remain off-limits this year.

Source: Stonehenge’s much-loved summer solstice event to be live streamed this year

Stonehenge will livestream the Summer Solstice this year for the first time, as the pandemic is preventing tourists from visiting Wiltshire.

Source: Stonehenge Will Livestream the Summer Solstice for the First Time Ever

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‘Ah, where it all began,’ the toymaker joked of the image…

Source: Stonehenge’s pieces slot together like Lego bricks, rare photo shows

A planned £2bn tunnel underneath Stonehenge, pictured, is under threat as the Government considers scrapping the controversial project which has been condemned by UNESCO.

Source: £2bn Stonehenge tunnel plan to be scrapped over spiraling costs

The government proposes building a tunnel but activists say the plans were “an abomination” which would disfigure the landscape.

Source: Stonehenge petition to stop ‘irreparable’ damage from road expansion

Sir Tony Robinson said the impact of A303 upgrade plans on the world heritage landscape would be ‘dire’.

Source: Petition urges ‘no further damage’ to Stonehenge from road upgrade plans

THE Stonehenge Alliance has called for the A303 Stonehenge Expressway Scheme to be scrapped, in an open letter to the Secretary of State for…

Source: ‘A303 Stonehenge tunnel scheme should be scrapped’

Winter solstice is the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere. Discover the science of why it happens and where you can enjoy the best celebrations of ancient traditions.

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Lonely Planet recently announced the top destinations for next year. This is why you should visit.

Source: Part 1: 10 best countries to visit in 2020 | IOL Travel

BRITAIN’S ‘first city’ was located near an ancient spring in Salisbury and its residents built Stonehenge, according to a new theory from archaeologists. The scientists have recently…

Source: Mystery over who built Stonehenge may finally be solved after experts uncover ‘Britain’s first city’ a mile from famous monument

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What to know before you go to this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Source: Is Stonehenge Worth It?

As the visit to mountains and sea let us feel and realise their magnificence, the third epitome could be Stonehenge, an English world heritage site.

Source: Stonehenge – the mysterious World Heritage Site

Woodhenge is the mysterious remnant of a Stone Age structure and part of the Stonehenge UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn more about its history and how you can visit it today.

Source: England’s Woodhenge: The Complete Guide

STONEHENGE is one of Britain’s most recognisable landmarks, attracting a huge flock of tourists every year. But where are the legendary standing stones and – more importantly – wh…

Source: Fancy visiting Stonehenge? Here’s how to travel to Britain’s striking landmark… and the history behind it

Stonehenge— Unraveling the Architectural Mystery. – Tripoto

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Visiting Avebury and Stonehenge: Wiltshire in England is teeming with pre-historic sites. The Avebury Stone Circle is a great free Stonehenge alternative for the whole family.

Source: Avebury and Stonehenge: Two Pre-Historic Sites Easily Combined in a day

It’s been 30 years since seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites were inscribed in the United Kingdom – Avebury being one of them.

Source: The History Press | All about Avebury