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Remains of Avebury Stone Circle

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Remains of Avebury Stone Circle
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A named place photographed at this map point in Wiltshire.
Dated to the Neolithic period, around 2600–2500 BCE, the Avebury Stone Circle is one of the largest and most complex prehistoric stone arrangements in Europe, likely used for ceremonial or communal gatherings. It is associated with broader ritual landscapes in Wiltshire, including nearby Stonehenge and the West Kennet Long Barrow.

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Photo: Pam Brophy · CC BY-SA 2.0