theluxordream3

I've posted about Avebury in Wiltshire before

but I wanted to share some more pictures and info.

A bit boring if you only visit TLD for bootlegs I suppose.

There is more to see than the wonderful stone circles.

BTW the standing stones weigh up to 65 tons.

You are free to wander as long as you don't molest the sheep.

Head out of the village via the West Kennet avenue, also lined with stones.

This will lead you to the long barrow. An ancient burial place.

You can go inside but beware of the bats!

Further on you will discover Silbury Hill.

The largest man-made prehistoric mound in Europe.

Built around 2400–2300 BC.

It's purpose is a mystery and after heavy rainfall

a moat forms which some suggest was it's original design

as the water table would have been much higher at the time of it's construction.

The hill stands about 130 feet (40m) high

which is almost as high as the biggest Egyptian pyramid.

You are not permitted to climb though due to concerns about erosion.

After your hike return to the village for a few beers at the Red Lion.

Mine's a pint seeing as you're offering. :)

regards

Titus