historical landmark in Lockeridge

The Long Barrow at All Cannings is a columbarium or place for cremated remains in urns to be kept. It is aligned to the sunrise of the winter solstice

Classic Neolithic causewayed enclosure, with three concentric but intermittent ditches. Large quantities of animal bones found here indicate feasting, animal trading or rituals, or perhaps all th…

This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.

Begun in about 3000 BC as a complex circle of timber posts, later replaced by stones. Its function is still mystifies: human bone finds with food remains point to elaborate death rites and ceremo…

One of the largest and most impressive Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain. Built in around 3650 BC and used for a short time only, nearly 50 people were buried here before the chambers were blo…

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English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

We cover the Kennet and Avon waterway, and Bridgewater and Taunton Canal.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

The largest artificial mound in Europe and comparable in size to the Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial and its significance remains unknown.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites which bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.