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About 20 metres from the main upright stones.

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Is there more than one Stonehenge?

There are other round circles of standing stones in the UK but there is only one called "Stonehenge" near Amesbury, Wiltshire


Does Stonehenge have 12 stones?

Stonehenge has two Heelstones (one is now missing), two "Slaughter Stones," four Station Stones, 30 outer ring uprights, 30 lintels, five Trilithon uprights, five Trilithon Lintels, one Altar stone and a lot of bluestones (total there are 79 major stones, mostly 'sarsen' and 80 or so bluestones). In other words, Stonehenge has a lot more than 12 stones!


Which terms refers to one of the big stones used in the construction of a site such as Stonehenge?

Megalith


How much do the stones in Stonehenge weigh?

The weight one stone in Stonehenge has been presumed to be between 20-25 tons each stone and if you need more information it was built between 8000 and 1500 B.C. the Stonehenge itself was originally began around 8000 B.C. but the main construction was around 3000-2000 B.C.


What does the Stonehenge mean?

It's not clear, one explanation suggest it means 'hanging stones' (like gallows), another that the henge part means 'hinge' (in respect of how the stones were joined together) it might also simply mean 'stones on edge' (i.e. set upright).see the etymology section at:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge


The ancient monument on salisbury plains in England?

The name of the ancient monument consisting of a ring of stones on Salisbury Plain is Stonehenge. It is one of the most famous sites in the world, and has deteriorated some over time.


Did the Stonehenge have a leader?

The Stonehenge ruins in England have been one of ancient history's greatest mysteries. The stones that were put in place there required more than simple peasants, yet the reason they are there or what people built them remains unknown.


What is the most famous megalithic formation?

Stonehenge in England is one of the most famous megalithic formations in the world. It consists of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet high, set within earthworks. The purpose and method of construction of Stonehenge remain a mystery.


What are the big stones with the triangles in the middle?

The big stones with triangles in the middle you're referring to may be the "trilithons" found at Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in England. These structures consist of two vertical stones topped by a horizontal lintel, often featuring triangular shapes or notches. The arrangement is believed to have been used for ceremonial purposes and astronomical observations. Stonehenge remains one of the most iconic examples of Neolithic engineering and mystery.


What is the name of the ancient monument consisting of ring of stones on Salisbury Plain?

The name of the ancient monument consisting of a ring of stones on Salisbury Plain is Stonehenge. It is one of the most famous sites in the world, and has deteriorated some over time.


What is the difference between Stonehenge and Easter Island?

Easter Island has over 800 statues that were hand carved by the natives around 1100 to 1680 CE. The statues were made to represent a deceased loved one. Stonehenge is a ring of stones that were raided around 2300 BC. Stonehenge is believed to be a place for healing or for astronomical observation.


Is Stonehenge the Seven Wonders of the World?

Because it is amazing! During the solstice, the stones line up to form an exact Geometrically calculated figure. For people from hundreds of years ago to line up stones so accurately is fascinating. Not to mention that the wheel hadn't been invented, so carrying those huge stones appears next to impossible. Also, we don't know for sure who built it, which in and of itself is amazing.