What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Wiltshire.
Part of the Neolithic Avebury Stone Circle, dating to around 2600–2500 BCE, it was likely used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes, reflecting the spiritual and social practices of early farming communities in the area.
Places near here
The henge at Avebury Stone CircleAncient stone or rock art · 440 yd
Standing Stone, AveburyAncient stone or rock art · 463 yd
Eastern Gates to Avebury ManorListed building · 547 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Norris Farm StableListed building · 590 yd
Avebury Stone CircleNature reserve · 634 yd
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller MuseumMuseum · 720 yd
Sloe CopseWood · 793 yd
Waden HillMountain / peak · 1547 yd
River Kennet between Avebury and Silbury HillMountain or hill · 1.0 mi
Silbury Hill from the EastMountain or hill · 1.2 mi
Windmill HillMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Windmill Hill PlantationWood · 1.4 miOther information
Photo: Pam Brophy · CC BY-SA 2.0