Prehistoric sites in Wiltshire

“The Seven Barrows” is really a misnomer, as there are more than 30 Bronze Age burial mounds, creating a sizeable prehistoric cemetery, within a short distance of the hamlet of Sevenbarrows, including a long barrow, as well as numerous bell barrows, disc barrows, and bowl barrows.
Upper Lambourn, Wiltshire, England

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An enigmatic, conical neolithic mound, begun about 2900BC; the largest purpose-built structure in Europe. Yes, but what was it used for? No one really knows; the conjecture ranges from an astronomical observatory to a grave site, although no graves have been found in several attempts at excavation. The hill can only be viewed from the road. Please observe the posted warnings not to climb it!
A4, Avebury, Wiltshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: Oh, the mystery! Why was it built?

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The most famous ancient site in Britain. Built in several stages between 3000 and 1500BC, incorporating stones from as far away as the Preseli Mountains in Wales (219 miles). Archaeological research has trevealed that the famous stone circle was part of a huge ceremonial landscape involving processions from the nearby river. Stonehenge in depth
Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, SP4 7DE

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Heritage Highlight: Stand amazed at what the builders of this magnificent site were able to accomplish. The sheer size of the stones is awe-inspiring.

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The Stonehenge Landscape takes in much of the World Heritage Site around the famous stone circle. The National Trust owns 830ha of land surrounding Stonehenge, and within the extended landscape around the stone circle are burial mounds and a huge ‘cursus’ enclosure.
3-4 Stonehenge Cottages, King Barrows, Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, SP4 7DD

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Heritage Highlight: An extraordinary prehistoric landscape surrounding Stonehenge

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West Kennet Avenue is a long, winding prehistoric arrangement of standing stones, composed of parallel rows of stones stretching the southern end of the henge at Avebury to The Sanctuary on Overton Hill, over 1.5 miles away.
B4003, Avebury, Wiltshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: Part of a vast prehistoric landscape surrounding Avebury

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Perched high on a ridge looking down on Silbury Hill and the ancient cluster of monuments at Avebury is the Neolithic long barrow of West Kennet, one of the largest and most impressive barrow tombs in England.
A4, Avebury, Wiltshire, England, SN8 1QH

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Heritage Highlight: Wonderful views across the Silbury Hill

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Westbury White Horse is a hill figure cut into a chalk hill on the outskirts of Westbury town. It dates to around 1700 and is set beneath the ramparts of Bratton Camp, an Iron Age hillfort.
Port Way, Bratton Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, England, BA13 3EP

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Heritage Highlight: The oldest hill figure in Wiltshire

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Windmill Hill, near the Wiltshire village of Avebury, is the most famous causewayed camp in Britain and gave its name to the culture which created it. It may have been used as a communal gathering place, and for religious observances.
Avebury, Wiltshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: One of the largest causewayed camp enclosures in England

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Located 2 miles from its famous neighbour, Stonehenge, is this ditched enclosure that once housed a wooden building made up of six concentric circles. The site was built around 2300 BC and remained in use until 1800 BC.
Fargo Road, Durrington, Wiltshire, England, SP4 7AR

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