The Sanctuary, Avebury
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Overview
Begun in about 3000 BC as a complex circle of timber posts, later replaced by stones. Its function is still mystifies: human bone finds with food remains point to elaborate death rites and ceremonies.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open at any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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Linnet Cottage
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Swallow Cottage
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Kestrel Cottage
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