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5 Facts You Should Know about Stonehenge

By: Roger Ramey

Planning a holiday to Wiltshire then you must include a visit to Stonehenge. It is one of the most ancient landmarks of England and its presence has fascinated visitors from all around the world for decades. Stonehenge is one of the premier places to see. With the mystery that surrounds Stonehenge it’s no wonder that it appeals to so many. While there has been a lot of speculation on what it is and who built it…not one really knows for sure. Some speculate that Stonehenge is an ancient temple, others say a burial site, and there are also those that believe it was initially built as some sort of observatory. We may never know the real truth. Today, you can visit Stonehenge however, since 1978 the main stone area had to be cordoned as a result of curious visitors damaging the rocks. Although this is the case, you can still get very close to it though. This ring of ancient stones is estimated to date back some 5,000 years – which makes it all the more incredible that a structure like this could have been assembled so long ago. Especially since modern equipment was not available then. It would have taken a lot of time, organisation and manual labour to build it to what it is today. In fact, it’s believed that Stonehenge was constructed over a 1,500 year period (construction may have started as early as 3,000 BC). It’s thought that the stones were bought from Wales (Prescelly Mountains) which lies 240 miles to the west of Salisbury. Each stone would have weighed approximately 4 tons, and would most probably have been pulled by roller and sledge from Wales to Milford Haven, from which point they would have been loaded onto boats which would sail towards Somerset. From here, they would have been transported on land again to their intended location in Salisbury. Little wonder that the construction took as long as it did. The admission price to see Stonehenge is well worth it, it’s a visit you would not forget. The visit also includes an audio-guide. There are also some sensational views of the Wiltshire countryside from here. Make every moment count with your unforgettable visit to Stonehenge.

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Roger Ramey Author of Supplements guides, Muscle Building Solutions and many more articles. Please visit: How To Build Mucsle Fast!

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