Because it is a significant feature, visible from a long way away.
And there is nothing else quite like it in England.
stonehenge
No, it was erected by human beings.
Stonehenge
It is Sherwood Forest. Like from Robinhood.
The Great Pyramid of Giza! Dr Who, I'm guessing?! ;)
Structures like Stonehenge and the Eiffel Tower are usually considered as architecture, although I would classify Stonehenge as more of an engineering feat.
Because of its unique association with the Sun and the Stars built thousands and thousands years ago by the mysterious pagan Druids.
Because of its unique association with the Sun and the Stars built thousands and thousands years ago by the mysterious pagan Druids.
Perhaps Stonehenge.
Any land formation or object which makes it easy to gain your directional bearings can be considered a landmark.
It has the Statue of Liberty on top.2
Magna Carta