Avebury, Excavations c.1908
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The Avebury stone circle is the largest henge monument in Britain. A later excavation of the great ditch was carried out by H St George Gray in 1922, when he established that Avebury was built in the Neolithic age. Flint tools, pottery fragments, human and animal bones and deer antlers (used as picks) were found.
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A Selection of Memories from Avebury
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Avebury is an interesting place to visit for history, archaeology and garden interests. My wife, Elizabeth, and I saw it on Sunday 24th April in bright hot sunshine when the stones are at their best; brilliantly reflecting sunlight and also casting dark shadows. The nearby Manor House and gardens are very attractive and have amazing amounts of topiary. I also liked the Alexander Keiller ...see more
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