Stonehenge
Stonehenge is near Amesbury in Wiltshire, England. The largest sarsens weigh around 25 tonnes. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.
Sponsor Stonehenge
Put your logo on Stonehenge on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.
History
Stonehenge was built in stages over many centuries, starting with a circular bank and ditch around 3000 BC. The great sarsen stones were raised around 2500 BC, and the smaller bluestones were brought from the Preseli Hills in west Wales, more than 150 miles away.
Nobody knows for certain why it was built, but the stones line up with the sunrise on the summer solstice and the sunset on the winter solstice, and the site was used for burials. It became part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 and is cared for by English Heritage.
Quick facts
- Where: Amesbury, Wiltshire, England
- Built / formed: about 3000 to 2500 BC
- The largest sarsens weigh around 25 tonnes
- Thousands gather to watch the midsummer sunrise each June
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986
Visiting Stonehenge
For opening times, tickets and visitor information, see the official Stonehenge website ↗. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is near Amesbury in Wiltshire, England.
When was Stonehenge built?
Stonehenge: about 3000 to 2500 BC.
Who sponsors Stonehenge on Sim Britain?
Nobody yet. Stonehenge is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.
How do I sponsor Stonehenge on Sim Britain?
Open Stonehenge on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.
Can I visit Stonehenge?
Yes. Opening times, tickets and visitor information are on the official website. Official website ↗
Nearby landmarks
- Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury, England
- Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth, England
- Cheddar Gorge Cheddar, England
- Jurassic Coast Lulworth, England