Avebury, England
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Avebury, England
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Avebury Henge
Avebury, England
Constructed around 2500 BCE, Avebury is the largest prehistoric stone circle in Britain. Along with its ancient mysteries, it offers a pleasant setting amidst a tranquil village and green fields.
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Avebury Church
Avebury, England
Located just outside the famous stone circle, St James Church is the parish church of Avebury village. Primarily 12th-century Norman, it also has some surviving Saxon features.
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Churchyard Cottages
Avebury, England
Two cottages in one block, now one dwelling. C17 and C19. Whitewashed sarsen, part brick and roughcast to front.
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Norris Farm Stable
Avebury, England
Stable, formerly with Norris's Farm. Early C19. Sarsen in courses diminishing upwards, gable weatherboarded, and thatched roof.
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Rose Cottage
Avebury, England
Cottage. Late C17-early C18. Painted sarsen and brick, thatched roof.
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Pearce's Cottage
Avebury, England
Cottage end of row. C17 and early C19. Brick with sarsen left gable with large stack, tiled roof replacing thatch.
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Jasmine Cottage
Avebury, England
Cottage. Probably C18. Sarsen with thatched roof. Living hall with inner room and lobby gable entrance. Boarded door with thatched canopy. Canted C19 bay window to living room, with small flush dormer over. Later lean-to to east gable beyond stack.
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Hollis Cottage
Avebury, England
Cottage, end of row. 1710 for Samuel Fowler. Colourwashed brick with tiled roof, but left bay colourwashed sarsen.
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Galtee More Farmhouse
Avebury, England
Farmhouse. C18. Diaper brick on sarsen sills, some chalkstone at rear. Slate roof. Five bays, the right end bay an addition or rebuild. Entrances in second and fourth bays, four and 6-panel doors and further blocked door to right of fourth bay.
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Gates and Gateposts to Driveway to Avebury Manor
Avebury, England
Gate piers and gates. Mid-late C18. Limestone piers, wrought iron gates.