Avebury, England
Avebury is a lesser known, but equally impressive stone circle in England. The town of Avebury was built before the circle was protected by English Heritage, and consequently a road was built smack through the center of it leading to, funny enough, the local pub.
Unlike Stonehenge, you can walk right up to the stones of Avebury, touch them, and really experience the history of the place without being behind a rope and on the designated footpath. Also, virtually ALL the tourists are at Stonehenge and you can essentially have this place to yourself.
It is definitely in a different state of preservation, but in my opinion a much better experience. Whether it will last as long, though, I dont know.
10 responses
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Jane Zielenbach gave props (16 Jul 2008):
not stonehenge, but beautiful none the less..wow
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Karen Roberts gave props (5 Sep 2009):
VOTED!
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John Linton gave props (5 Sep 2009):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
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Keiko Ehret gave props (5 Sep 2009):
Very much like on Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Beautiful!
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Blake Barrett said (7 Sep 2009):
Avebury was one of my favorite places I visited on my trip to England. Absolutely beautiful. Walking the henge was a surreal experience. http://jpgmag.com/photos/1469600
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Dinendra Haria gave props (8 Sep 2009):
Gets my Vote.
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Andrew Lorimer gave props (15 Sep 2009):
like this alot well done !!!
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Al Gieryna gave props (21 Sep 2009):
Amazing color and photo!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (23 Oct 2009):
Very interesting subject. Great shot too. voting.
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (27 Oct 2009):
I'm in awe of stonehedge and how the rocks got there, this image is equally impressive! Great angle and beautiful scenery Sarah. Voted.
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