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Others think it was used as a place for healing or for religious ceremonies. Some of the myths are
religious and other scientific. The surrounding land is owned by the National Trust. In Egypt and
South America, similar ancient buildings can be found. This supported the long-distance human
transport theory. Archaeologists believe it was built anywhere from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. As there
are no records to provide us with information, we can only assume what the real purpose of the
construction might have been. A straight path called the Avenue led away from the circles. It is
managed by English Heritage and the land surrounding the site is owned by the National Trust
(which has a remit to protect its properties forever). For that reason, this theory has less support than
the long-distance human transport theory. They fitted the lintels together using another woodworking
method: the tongue and groove joint. One was a circle of flat stones that rested on other stones that
stood upright. Stonehenge used to be a complete circle of standing stones. Some of these stones had
to be moved 240 miles (385 kilometers) from the place where they were mined. Evidence suggests
that it was a place of religious ritual. The weight of the stones and the nearest location of the stones
used would have made it extremely difficult to build in prehistoric times. People come from all over
the world to see the stone for themselves and explore the surrounding landscape. This double circle
was never completed, and it was dismantled during the third period of construction. There are also
there extra comprehension resources included. This is also a major problem for the site as it creates a
lot of road noise and pollution that damage the stones. During this stage, the Stonehenge builders
brought huge pillars of rocks from Southwestern Wales and erected them into concentric circles
around the centre of the site. Please note: Text within images is not translated, some features may not
work properly after translation, and the translation may not accurately convey the intended meaning.
They are thought to have come from the Marlborough Downs, around 20 miles from Salisbury Plain.
On the longest day of the year (usually June 21), a person standing in the center of the stone circle
can see the Sun rise directly above the Heel Stone. English naturalist Charles Darwin conducted his
research on earthworms here in 1877. In 1986 Stonehenge and the nearby circular monument of
Avebury were designated a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Kiddle encyclopedia articles are based on selected content and
facts from Wikipedia, edited or rewritten for children. Nobody really knows who built it or what it
was used for. Without these cookies, we can't provide services to you. Why read our additional pages
and watch our video about the seven wonders of the world; its great fun for kids and children of all
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Stonehenge is open to the public and holds special events and ceremonies. The exact reason is still
not known why Stonehenge was built but it has fascinated historians, archaeologists and the general
public for many years. It has been estimated that the structure would have taken more than 30 million
man-hours to build. Some people believe that the tall stones of the structure are actually grave
markers and some of them believe that the entire structure is a giant clock. Hundreds of years ago
builders took many of the stones for use in other places. They arranged the remaining bluestones in
an inner circle. In fact, I had to show people a picture of Carhenge so they didn’t think I was totally
crazy. During the summer solstice, the sunrise lines up with some of the stones in a particular way.
The closest place to Stonehenge to find blue stones was about 240 miles away, meaning they were
carried from very, very far away. While many ancient burial grounds reveal the remains of men, there
are fewer where the remains of women are found. Fun Fact 6 It is thought that the construction of
Stonehenge began in approximately 3100 BC with a circular ditch with raised banks. It was built
between 3100 BC and 1550 BC, and was in use until the Bronze Age. Even today, opinions on the
use and building of Stonehenge still differ. Please note: Text within images is not translated, some
features may not work properly after translation, and the translation may not accurately convey the
intended meaning. Now it has become a tourists’ magnet as more than a million people visit here
every year. Archaeologists believe it was built anywhere from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. They 'dressed'
(worked on) the stones and gave them mortice and tenon joints. Nobody really knows who built it or
what it was used for. Write a review Update existing review Submit review Cancel It's good to leave
some feedback. Or maybe you have a story for us or would like to work together. Maybe it’ll be
made available on Acorn TV or the like for non UK viewers. This monument is managed by the
English Heritage and owned by the crown. Stonehenge also included smaller stones that weighed up
to 4 tons each. Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch. ?3.00 5.00 2
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have been simplified to help children understand this awesome Wonder of the Middle Ages. To learn
more about cookies and your cookie choices, click here. They fitted the lintels together using another
woodworking method: the tongue and groove joint. Some theories include it was used as a religious
site, an astronomical observatory or burial site. Learn the easy way with the fun Fact Sheet on
Stonehenge Interesting information and fast, fun Facts about Stonehenge Fun Facts about
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let us know if it violates our terms and conditions. It is probably the most important prehistoric
monument in the whole of Britain, and has attracted visitors from very early times. We are content
creators whose goal is to inspire you to live and travel well. Without these cookies, we can't provide
services to you. To cut the stones they might have used stone hammers and chisels. The monument is
made of a henge, with standing stones in circles. Write a review Update existing review Submit
review Cancel It's good to leave some feedback. On the longest day of the year (summer solstice),
the sunrise overs the Heel Stone. Additionally, visitors can make special bookings to access the
stones throughout the year. To learn more about cookies and your cookie choices, click here. During
this stage, people dug a circular ditch and a ring of 56 pits, known as Aubrey Holes. Holes that no
longer, or never, contained stones are shown as open circles. People built Stonehenge in stages
between 5,000 and 3,500 years ago. Fun Fact 6 It is thought that the construction of Stonehenge
began in approximately 3100 BC with a circular ditch with raised banks. Fun Fact 2 This prehistoric
wonder is a monument of huge stones set in a ring. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain -
whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Although it was likely built over
the course of more than 1,000 years (during which everyone involved knew why they were building
it), there is no written history. It was amazing to see this ancient phenomena in person and learn even
more about its history and mystique. They arranged the remaining bluestones in an inner circle. The
site may have served as an observatory where early rituals or religious ceremonies took place on
specific days on the year. Most of the construction took place between 2640 and 2480 BC. These are
known as trilithons as they consist of two big vertical stones which support a third horizontal stone.
Looking around the surrounding area, few never notice the tumuli at various spots nearby to the
horizons. During this stage, the Stonehenge builders brought huge pillars of rocks from Southwestern
Wales and erected them into concentric circles around the centre of the site. It was a horseshoe-
shaped group of five pairs of upright stones, with a flat stone on top of each pair. Nonetheless, we
couldn’t resist the opportunity to send the folks back home at Carhenge a postcard from the original
in England. See other similar resources ?3.00 5.00 2 reviews BUY NOW Save for later Not quite
what you were looking for. Each file contains a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint slides and pupil
resource sheets. Please note: Text within images is not translated, some features may not work
properly after translation, and the translation may not accurately convey the intended meaning.
It was amazing to see this ancient phenomena in person and learn even more about its history and
mystique. Earlier, Summer Solstice gatherings were banned at Stonehenge. A recent excavation at
Stonehenge went against that trend, revealing that it is probable that women were prominent
members of society because they were buried in a cemetery likely reserved for the VIPs of that day
and age. Fun Fact 3 There are no records to provide us with any information about Stonehenge at all,
including important facts about who built the monument, why it was built and when it was built.
Illustrations and graphic organizers help readers understand this absorbing topic in even more depth.
For example, they let us know which features and sections are most popular. Fun Fact 14
Stonehenge is a engineering, prehistoric wonder which is known throughout the world. Stonehenge
now boasts a modern visitor’s center where you can download a free audio guide, learn about the
site and the excavated remains, and take short bus ride to the main attraction. It is probably the most
important prehistoric monument in the whole of Britain, and has attracted visitors from very early
times. Kiddle encyclopedia articles are based on selected content and facts from Wikipedia, edited
or rewritten for children. On the longest day of the year (usually June 21), a person standing in the
center of the stone circle can see the Sun rise directly above the Heel Stone. Learn the easy way with
the fun Fact Sheet on Stonehenge Interesting information and fast, fun Facts about Stonehenge Fun
Facts about Stonehenge for kids, schools and homework help. Stonehenge is open to the public and
holds special events and ceremonies. Maybe it’ll be made available on Acorn TV or the like for non
UK viewers. Nobody really knows who built it or what it was used for. Some people believe that the
tall stones of the structure are actually grave markers and some of them believe that the entire
structure is a giant clock. There are also a cafe, gift shop, and clean restrooms. It was built between
3100 BC and 1550 BC, and was in use until the Bronze Age. Fun Fact 12 There are many myths
surrounding the mystery of Stonehenge. KidsKonnect uses a secure SSL connection to encrypt your
data and we only work with trusted payment processors Stripe and PayPal. It is managed by English
Heritage and the land surrounding the site is owned by the National Trust (which has a remit to
protect its properties forever). The weight of the largest Sarsen stones was 35 tons and the heel stone
was estimated at 40 tons. In Egypt and South America, similar ancient buildings can be found. To
learn more about cookies and your cookie choices, click here. It is in the center of a large number of
Bronze Age and Neolithic monuments. Some of these stones had to be moved 240 miles (385
kilometers) from the place where they were mined. They erected these stones in a circle 33 metres
(108 ft) in diameter, with a ring of 30 lintel stones resting on top. The monument is made of a henge,
with standing stones in circles. Stonehenge also included smaller stones that weighed up to 4 tons
each.
Fun Fact 13 Some people believe that Stonehenge was used by druids to carry out their rituals. The
closest place to Stonehenge to find blue stones was about 240 miles away, meaning they were carried
from very, very far away. For that reason, this theory has less support than the long-distance human
transport theory. While many ancient burial grounds reveal the remains of men, there are fewer
where the remains of women are found. Illustrations and graphic organizers help readers understand
this absorbing topic in even more depth. Or, you can try finding it by using the search form below.
e.g figurative language Primary Sidebar Search Worksheets by Subject. English Heritage does,
however, permit access during the summer and winter solstice, and the spring and autumn equinox.
Earlier, Summer Solstice gatherings were banned at Stonehenge. It was also aligned with the most
northerly setting and most southerly rising of the moon. Most of the construction took place between
2640 and 2480 BC. It is still a mystery how these stones got to the site. On the longest day of the
year (summer solstice), the sunrise overs the Heel Stone. Anglotopia is his passionate side-gig and
he's always dreaming of his next trip to England, wishing he lived there - specifically Dorset. An
upright stone called the Heel Stone still stands near the center of the Avenue. The monument is made
of a henge, with standing stones in circles. It is managed by English Heritage and the land
surrounding the site is owned by the National Trust (which has a remit to protect its properties
forever). Sarsens are the larger ones, some of them reaching 9m tall and weighing over 20 tons. This
page was last modified on 3 November 2023, at 10:05. There are also a cafe, gift shop, and clean
restrooms. People built Stonehenge in stages between 5,000 and 3,500 years ago. Without these
cookies, we can't provide services to you. This double circle was never completed, and it was
dismantled during the third period of construction. Fun Fact 10 Inside the circle of sarsen stones, a
horseshoe of stones was created weighing approximately 45 tonnes each. Pupils will explore
different theories about why Stonehenge was built and then they will construct their own models of
Stonehenge using biscuits, clay or boxes. This supported the long-distance human transport theory.
On the longest day of the year (usually June 21), a person standing in the center of the stone circle
can see the Sun rise directly above the Heel Stone. Many scholars think that it was a place of
religious worship. To learn more about how we use and protect your data, please see our privacy
policy. It appears or is depicted in several movies, including National Lampoon’s European Vacation
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planning bundle containing 10 full lesson plans for KS2. Fun Fact 15 The tallest trilithon (two
vertical stones supporting a third horizontal stone) is thought to have measured approximately 7.3
meters. Fact Sheet on Stonehenge Fun Facts about Stonehenge for kids Fun Facts about Stonehenge
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Stonehenge, ideal for kids and homework Fast, Fun Facts, Free Video on Stonehenge for kids and
children of all ages. Please note: Text within images is not translated, some features may not work
properly after translation, and the translation may not accurately convey the intended meaning. Fun
Fact 4 Some of the stones are so huge and heavy, it's a mystery how they got there. Or maybe you
have a story for us or would like to work together. It will always be fascinating and I will be there
again in June this year. One was a circle of flat stones that rested on other stones that stood upright.
Fun Fact 13 Some people believe that Stonehenge was used by druids to carry out their rituals. See
other similar resources ?3.00 5.00 2 reviews BUY NOW Save for later Not quite what you were
looking for. Its builders erected a circle of 30 upright stones, weighing up to 50 tons each, capped by
ring of stone lintels. Each file contains a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint slides and pupil resource
sheets. In Egypt and South America, similar ancient buildings can be found. The Battle of the
Beanfield resulted in the biggest arrest in English history. This resources contains a bundle of history
lessons that make up a complete unit covering the topic 'Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to
the Iron Age'. On the longest day of the year (summer solstice), the sunrise overs the Heel Stone. It is
probably the most important prehistoric monument in the whole of Britain, and has attracted visitors
from very early times. In 1986, it was included in the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. As
there are no records to provide us with information, we can only assume what the real purpose of the
construction might have been. Maybe it’ll be made available on Acorn TV or the like for non UK
viewers. It was also aligned with the most northerly setting and most southerly rising of the moon.
Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 70% A bundle is a package of resources grouped
together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place. This double circle was never
completed, and it was dismantled during the third period of construction. Others think it was used as
a place for healing or for religious ceremonies. They 'dressed' (worked on) the stones and gave them
mortice and tenon joints. We spent about 40 minutes in the visitors’ center learning about the history
of the stones and looking at artifacts and models of what it might have looked like thousands of
years ago. There are other stone circles in England but Stonehenge is by far the most famous. This
suggests that the arrangement of stones may work as a calendar. It appears or is depicted in several
movies, including National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985), Ice Age (2002) and Transformers:
The Last Knight. To cut the stones they might have used stone hammers and chisels. Some people
believe the site was used by Merlin and the Devil.

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