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Stonehenge. Probably the No 1 attraction outside of London for
many people. Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at
one of the wonders of the world and the best known prehistoric
monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot and
step inside the Neolithic houses to discover the tools and objects
of every day Stone Age life. Visit the world-class visitor centre with
250 ancient objects . . . and come face to face with a 5,500 year-
old man.

Amesbury, now established as the oldest settlement in Britain, is the site of Woodhenge, part of
the Stonehenge World Heritage Site. Woodhenge is an atmospheric Neolithic site close to
Stonehenge. Probably built about 2300 BC, it was originally believed to be the remains of a large
burial mound, surrounded by a bank and ditch almost completely destroyed by ploughing. Aerial
photography detected rings of dark spots in a crop of wheat, and today concrete markers replace
the six concentric rings of timber posts which are believed to have once supported a ring-shaped
building.

There is evidence that it was in use around 1800 BC. It is possible that the banks and ditches
were used for defensive purposes in addition to its ceremonial function.

Click here for an interactive map of the area

Navigation notes

Route 6 on the map . . .

Leaving from Salisbury, get on to the A36, the Ring Road, and follow it round to the i/s with the
A345 on the northern edge of the city.

0.0 mi 51.0763,-1.7971 At Castle Roundabout at the i/s with the A345.

1.2 mi 51.0932,-1.7997 Turn left to visit Old Sarum.

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection located at Old Sarum Airfield, just opposite the Old Sarum.

Return to the A345 and turn l to continue north towards Stonehenge.