The Avebury Stones are believed to have come from nearby quarries in the Marlborough Downs region, located about 20 miles away from the Avebury stone circle. The stones were likely transported to Avebury using sledges and wooden rollers by Neolithic people around 2500 BC.
Stonehenge is made up of an estimated 80-82 stones, consisting of large Sarsen stones, smaller Bluestones, and other stones in various formations.
Early people likely chose stones to make their first tools due to the availability and hardness of stones. Stones were readily found in their natural environment and could be shaped into sharp edges for cutting and hunting. Stones provided a practical and durable material for crafting various tools necessary for survival.
Individual upright stones are commonly referred to as standing stones or menhirs. These stones are often erected vertically and may have symbolic or cultural significance.
Stones are typically mined from quarries or obtained from rivers, beaches, and other natural sources. Mining operations or specialized stone extraction methods are used to extract stones from the earth's surface.
Nomads used rubbing stones to grind food items like grains and seeds during food preparation. The rubbing stones helped break down the food into a more digestible form for consumption.
a row or circle of standing stones such Avebury or Stonehenge in England or Carnac in France
Avebury is 2 hours from central London. Take the M4 to junction 15 Take the A346 south for a mile then turn right onto B4005 to Wroughton After 3-4 miles turn left (south) onto the A4361 and after 11 miles you come to Avebury.
Eric Lubbock Avebury has written: 'Authority and accountability' -- subject(s): Birkbeck College
Avebury
Avebury Hill is near Stonehenge.
it comes from when the tides come in and out and stones wash up on shore
Stonehenge Avebury
All precious stones come from rocks, but pearls are formed by oysters. Synthetic gemstones are made in factories.
Eric Reginald Lubbock Avebury has written: 'Bahrain' -- subject(s): Correspondence, Great Britain, Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Human rights, Politicians, Politics and government
Keith Sugden has written: 'The prehistoric temples of Stonehenge and Avebury'
51° 25′ 43″ N, 1° 51′ 15″ W
Just as stones come in different sizes and shapes the also come in different 'hardness'. Soft stones like sandstone will be easy to crush but stones made from volcano will be very hard like diamond so will be very difficult