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Stonehenge is the remnants of a series of monuments in this area, erected between around 3000 to 1600BC, with each circular structure being aligned with the sunrise at midsummer solstice. Debate continues on whether Stonehenge's creators were sun worshippers or just building a large and elaborate astronomical calendar.

Even though the exact purpose of Stonehenge is unknown, full credit must be given to its builders, who with just basic tools and ingenuity constructed what is now one of the wonders of the world.

The outer circle of Stonehenge consists of huge standing stones which were brought here from the Marlborough Downs. Lintels across the top of these would orignally have formed a complete circle. We can only guess at how they transported, shaped and then erected Stonehenge.

Stonehenge is a World Heritage Site. The Cursus, a long, oval earthwork, and other parts of the Stonehenge site can be visited. Woodhenge is just 2 miles from Stonehenge.

Attractions near Stonehenge include Salisbury, Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm at Salisbury, Wilton Shopping Village near Salisbury, Wilton House at Salisbury, Tidworth Golf Club near Tidworth, Cross Keys Shopping Centre at Salisbury, Old George Mall near Salisbury.