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Why is it suprising that some of the stones from Stonehenge travelled 200 miles?
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Where the Bluestones in the Stonehenge?
The blue stones at Stonehenge came from the Prescelly mountains in south Wales.
Is the Stonehenge natural?
No, it was artificially constructed. The stones were hewn and dragged (or spun) from many miles away.
How far is Stonehenge from Bath?
Stonehenge is 35 miles from the City of Bath.
Where is the Stonehenge in the british isles?
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England,Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, north of Salisbury.stonehenge is located in the county of Wiltshire in England.
How hard was it to build Stonehenge?
There were three major challenges involved in the building of stonehenge... 1) Selecting and shaping the 'right' stones. 2) Transporting the stones to the Salisbury plain (some came from south Wales). 3) Erecting the stones to acheive the desired monument.
Is the Stonehenge in London?
No, its 77 miles away from London on the Salisbury plain.
How far is Edinburgh to Stonehenge?
Edinburgh is 399 miles by road from Stonehenge.
Why are Stonehenge stones found so far away?
The bluestones of Stonehenge are thought to have come from what is now Pembrokeshire, 250 km (16 miles) away. It was thought that men had moved them. Another theory which is gaining support is that they were brought by the Irish Sea Glacier.
Is Stonehenge near Bath?
They are about 39.1 miles apart, according to Google Maps. So that's about a 45 minute drive, or a two-day walk. ***(I found Stonehenge boring as you can't get right up to the stones anymore, but the Roman Baths in Bath were fascinating!)
What is the ancient stone name for Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is in the county of Wiltshire on Salisbury Plain. It's just west of Amesbury in England and is visible from the A303 road. The nearest city is Salisbury a few miles to the south.There are many Neolithic earthwork enclosures known as "henges" in Britain. Few have any stones set within them and "Stonehenge" is by far most elaborate and is the only structure known to have employed lintels.Stone Henge is located in the continent of Europe and in the country of England.stone Henge is located in Wiltshire, England.The Stone Henge is in Europe.
What is Stonehenge made of?
Seven different types of stone but predominently Sarcen (hard sandstone) and Bluestone; rocks from the Welsh Preseli Mountains.The most common type of stone used at Stonehenge is Preseli Bluestone, a Dolerite stone transported from the Preseli hills, 160 miles away in Wales.The Stonehenge Is made out of mainly basalt and granite.Um stones - I guess
What is the distance between Liverpool and Stonehenge?
Liverpool, Merseyside to Stonehenge, Salisbury = 208.6 miles.
