What is recorded here
Stone Circle and ditch at Avebury is shown and named in a reusable Geograph picture. The saved point is the picture's recorded map point.
Avebury Stone Circle is one of the largest and best-preserved Neolithic henges in Europe, dating to around 2600–2500 BCE. It was likely used for ceremonial or ritual purposes, possibly linked to seasonal events or communal gatherings.
The picture record does not grant public access. Use signed public paths and do not enter private land without permission.
Places near here
Part of The Avebury Megalith MonumentMonument or public art · 45 yd
A standing stone in AveburyAncient stone or rock art · 56 yd
The Red Lion public house, AveburyOld home or work place · 114 yd
Henge ShopListed building · 138 yd
Avebury Stone CircleNature reserve · 212 yd
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller MuseumMuseum · 297 yd
Waden HillMountain / peak · 860 yd
Sloe CopseWood · 918 yd
River Kennet between Avebury and Silbury HillMountain or hill · 1000 yd
Silbury Hill from the EastMountain or hill · 1464 yd
Swallowhead SpringsSpring · 1.1 mi
Windmill HillMountain / peak · 1.3 miOther information
Photo: Steve Daniels · CC BY-SA 2.0