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Avebury Stone Circle

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 1 of 1 attractions in Avebury
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This mysterious stone circle is thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC by The Beaker people, who might have... more » This mysterious stone circle is thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC by The Beaker people, who might have played a major role in the formation of another eerie ancient site at Stonehenge. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, Mysterious site, Landmark/point of interest, Ancient ruins
Activities: Walking
Address: Avebury 01672 5380
England
Tel: 01672 539250
Fax: 01672 538038

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5 of 5 stars
Richmond, VA
Jul 28, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

The stone circles are made of large monolithic stones, similar to Stonehenge, but covering a much larger area and not forming a stacked structure. The village of Avebury is within and around the larger circle. The place is charming, the village is nice, you can stroll around the stones and touch them, unlike Stonehenge. There are wooleys grazing about, so... more

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5 of 5 stars
California
Apr 29, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Avebury is a neolithic monument containing nearly 100 stones arranged in large concentric patterns around Avebury village. The henge is one of the oldest known, dating to 5000 BC. Many people feel Avebury is a more organic experience than Stonehenge since one is free to roam amongst and touch the monument. However, you can arrange for this experience outside of... more

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5 of 5 stars
England
Oct 18, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

Preferable to Stonehenge as bigger and able to actually touch the wondrous stones! and there's so many of them..in different fields.. Red Lion pub is nice and there is a cafe that does good veggie food. The national trust shop is good for gifts. If you're into photography look for the trees with the exposed roots on the hill..you have... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fort Worth, TX
Sep 20, 2004
7/8 found this review helpful

Awe-inspiring stone circle with surrounding earthwork. Not as well preserved as Stonehenge but much larger. Village built within circle with a beautiful church. Recommend the Red Lion Pub for a rest break. Also the antique store across from the pub, have Roman coins for sale that have been found nearby. more

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Avebury 01672 5380, England
Tel: 01672 539250 Fax: 01672 538038