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Avebury is a Neolithic henge monument and stone circle complex located in Wiltshire, England, constructed during the third millennium BC, likely between 2800 and 2200 BC. The site comprises a massive circular bank and ditch enclosing an area of approximately 28 acres, within which stand two smaller stone circles and a larger outer circle of standing stones, some of which remain in their original positions whilst others have been lost or destroyed over centuries. The monument represents one of Britain's most substantial prehistoric ceremonial centres, rivalling Stonehenge in scale and architectural ambition, and demonstrates the sophisticated organisational capabilities and labour resources of Neolithic communities. Avebury's stones were largely destroyed during the medieval and early modern periods, though restoration efforts beginning in the twentieth century have clarified its original layout and ritual significance as a gathering place for Neolithic populations across southern Britain.
Avebury henge and stone circles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015546. View the official record →
Avebury is a Neolithic henge monument and stone circle complex located in Wiltshire, England, constructed during the third millennium BC, likely between 2800 and 2200 BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015546.
Avebury henge and stone circles is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015546.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of New Town Farm (6 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (6.1 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (6.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Avebury henge and stone circles's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Avebury henge and stone circles stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.