Avebury, The Cove 1899
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Photo of Avebury, The Cove 1899

More about this scene

The barn and outbuilding seen here were demolished in the 1940s as part of the long-overdue restoration programme. Notice the various building materials used, from flint and stone on the right to thatching and wood panelling beneath the half-hip gable of the barn on the left.

A Selection of Memories from Avebury

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some 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