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Stonehenge
Questions about the complex of Stone Age circles and raised earthworks, located on Salisbury plain in Wiltshire, England.
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What type of rocks make up Stonehenge?
There are a lot of rocks that make up Stonehenge in fact over 20 but i only know one type of rock and that rock is called bluestone
How did Stonehenge school get its name?
It is called that because it is the nearest school to Stonehenge (monument.)
How deep is the ground at Stonehenge?
All the way to the center of the Earth, same as everywhere else on the planet.
Is the Stonehenge the oldest monument in Europe?
Unlikely.
Many large stone tombs and monuments were built in many parts of Europe during the Neolithic age 5000-3000 BC.
Stonhenge was probably built in the Chalcolithic age 2500-2000 BC.
The link below has a lot more information.
For information about the building of Stonehenge and its possible purpose see the related link below.
What are the positive impacts of tourism in Stonehenge on both people and the environment?
In general, the positive impact of tourism in Stonehenge, regarding people and the environment, is the same as for any other tourist mecca: an increase in jobs. Stonehenge is currently undergoing an Environmental Improvements Programme. This program was originally designed to assess the impact ot tourism on Stonhenge, the surrounding area, and the people who live there.
How has Stonehenge changes over time?
Stone Henge has changed by either the weather knocking down some of the rocks that were standing alone or on top of each other or people have been chipping away at the rocks and have wanted to bring pieces of the stone back to their families.
They are called mortise and tenons, respectively.
Are there tours from London to Stonehenge?
Yes, there are sightseeing tour companies that takes you from London to Stonehenge and returns you back in the evening.
What processes were involved in the formation of Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is not a natural formation, it was built by people.
What is the heel stone for in the Stonehenge?
The Heel Stone stands at the end of what was Stonehenge Avenue, the ceremonial route up to the henge, just outside the the entrance to the stone circle enclosure. When one stands within the enclosure, facing north-east through the entrance, one sees the summer solstice sun rise over the Heel Stone. In other words, it was and still is a marker stone for summer solstice. (The opposite side of Stonehenge faces the winter solstice sunset.)
In 1980 a hole was discovered in the grass near the Heel Stone, indicating that it once had a companion stone.
The Heel Stone is a rough, unwrought sarsen stone, approximately 16 feet high (4.88 metres), with another 4 feet (1.22 metres) buried below ground. 8 feet (2.9 metres) wide, 7 feet (2.55 metres) thick, and weighing some 35 tons. It is surrounded by a small circular ditch approximately 27-33 feet (10-12 metres) in diameter and now leans inwards, towards the henge, but most likely once stood upright.
The name may be derived from the Greek word for the sun - 'Helios' or it may be derived from the old British word 'heol - track', because it stands beside the Avenue. A more simple explanation might be that it "heels" (leans).
Stonehenge is a long way from any city. It is several miles from the nearest towns in the South of England. To find a location, look for Andover and Salisbury. Both towns are close. Also, look for a road known as the "A30." It runs past Stonehenge. Stonehenge is eight miles north of Salisbury. Officially, the postcode for Stonehenge is classified as Larkhill, Wiltshire. The nearest actual place is West Amesbury.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. It is not in a city. it is 2 miles west of Amesbury.
Did druids build the Stonehenge?
No, This seems to be a popular belief but completely incorrect.
First of all Stonehenge is much, much older than the Druid order.
The word Druid literally means "Knowing the oak tree" and they use to worship in the forest / woods and did not use buildings when they performed their rituals.
Is there really a curse of Stonehenge?
It's news to me if there is.
No, only on the proposals for road improvements and a new visitor facility.
No-one knows for certain, but the most recent theory is that Stonehenge is a monument to the dead and that the people who built it actually wanted to build it and be part of the process in making a treasured monument. The most recent archaeological dig didn't find anything to indicate slaves built Stonehenge. However the 'most recent theory; is simply wrong, the Structure that everyone understands as Stonehenge wasn't even built at the time cremations were being casually inserted into the ditch and Aubrey holes of the earlier phase.
What motorway is Stonehenge next to?
Stonehenge is about 20 miles south of the M4 but is close to the junction of the A303 and the A344.
What liquid metal would you find at the monument Stonehenge?
There is only one metal which is naturally in liquid form under normal condtions of temperature and pressure, this is Mercury (Hg). It is not found at Stonehenge.
