megalithic sites

  • Roman Baths Bath, England 60-70 CE

    Dedicated to the Celtic-Roman goddess Sulis Minerva, these ancient Roman baths are still fed by a sacred hot spring. The site museum displays excavations and artifacts from the baths and temple.

  • Ring of Brodgar Orkney Islands, Scotland 2600-2400 BCE

    Dating from around 2500 BCE, this magnificent stone circle occupies a scenic location between two lakes on Orkney. At nearly 104 meters in diameter, the Ring of Brodgar is the third-largest stone circle in Britain.

  • Stonehenge Wiltshire, England 2000 BCE

    Built in several stages between about 3000 and 2000 BCE, Stonehenge is a circle of massive megaliths that weigh many tons, fit together perfectly, and are aligned with the stars.

  • 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.

  • West Kennet Long Barrow Wiltshire, England

    This prehistoric burial site near Avebury was in use between 3700 and 2000 BCE. Visitors can enter the barrow, which contains five atmospheric ancient chambers.

  • Almendres Menhir Portugal 5000-4000 BCE

    This single standing stone is 3 meters high and astronomically aligned with the nearby Almendres Cromlech.

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