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New research reveals origin of Stonehenge’s great sarsen stones
A new study has revealed the origins of Stonehenge's sarsen stones, solving a mystery that has been speculated on for centuries
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Ferguson’s Gang and Stonehenge
How the drive to save the Stonehenge landscape in the 1920s inspired five young women to form a mysterious band who battled to save England’s threatened buildings and landscapes.
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This film has been created by students from Wiltshire College in partnership with English Heritage as part of a Heritage Lottery funded project.
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Use this timeline to see the key stages in Stonehenge’s long history at a glance.
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Did the builders of Stonehenge feast on sweet treats at midwinter?
Builders of Stonehenge enjoyed seasonal food containing foraged fruit and nuts, English Heritage has revealed today (1 December) as the charity announced it will be selling Neolithic-style mince pies at Stonehenge from this weekend. The charity has also shared its reimagined Neolithic Mince Pie recipe for people to cook themselves at home, while English Heritage Volunteers will be cooking up the Neolithic-inspired mince pies every Monday at the prehistoric site.
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Today few are aware that Stonehenge had an aerodrome nearby between 1917 and 1921. Find out why it was here and how its removal marked the first step in the transformation of the Stonehenge landscape.
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Winter solstice attracts thousands to Stonehenge
Thousands of early risers celebrated Winter Solstice at Stonehenge on 21 December Sunrise was just after 8am, marking the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere
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View images that explore the story of the Stonehenge landscape, its communities and how they were changed by the First World War.