November 16, 2012

Snapshot of the future at Stonehenge

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This computer-generated image just released by English Heritage gives an impression of the superb facilities which will welcome groups arriving at Stonehenge when its new visitor centre opens late next year.

stonehenge-visitor-centreThe dedicated coach park to the right of the picture will have spaces for 30 vehicles and there is an optional drop off bay in front of the coach reception building – where pre-printed tickets will be available for collection.

Groups will walk the short distance from the coach park to the new visitor centre shown on the left of the image, which will contain:

imaginative museum-quality exhibition galleries

a 114-cover café, with outdoor seating for 60 under a canopy and room to expand by a further 70 seats during the summer peak

expanded retail space that is over four times larger than the existing shop

ample toilets, including disabled toilets

Just outside, groups will hop on to the transit service for the 2km journey from the visitor centre, to the Stone Circle. Able to accommodate 900 passengers every hour, the transit stops once during the 10 minute drive to the Stones, so that passengers can walk a part of the way if they wish.

On arrival at the Stone Circle, they will enjoy a much quieter and greener experience – central to the exciting project being led by English Heritage is the removal of modern clutter next to the monument. This includes the closure of the A344 – which currently runs right past the monument, almost touching the Heel Stone – the removal of ugly high fencing and the existing outdated visitor buildings and car park nearby and the reinstatement of a grassy landscape. Restoration of the landscape is due for completion in summer 2014.

English Heritage is recommending that tour operators and GTOs plan in a dwell time of at least two hours for groups to fully appreciate and enjoy the enhanced experience Stonehenge will offer from late 2013. A pre-booked timed ticketing system will ensure that queues are kept to a minimum.

Construction work began on the new visitor centre in July and while the new facilities are being built, it is business as usual at Stonehenge with group visits unaffected. Popular Stone Circle Access visits – outside normal opening hours – are also unaffected and may be pre-booked.

From late Spring 2013, coaches approaching Stonehenge will be re-routed to the existing parking and visitor facilities, when the A303/A344 junction closes at Stonehenge Bottom so that work can start on de-commissioning the road. Coach drivers should look out for the diversion signs and a little extra time should be planned in to itineraries to take account of the slightly longer arrival and departure routes.

Travel trade clients booking visits to Stonehenge in the future will enjoy the same generous group discounts as now (10% discount for 11 or more people, with a free place for a driver and group leader), as well as a dedicated phone line for bookings/information and dedicated website pages.

Full Article and other Wiltshire news:  http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk

When completed, the new visitor centre will make it possible for the first time to present the fascinating story of Stonehenge on site. The archaeological gallery will feature important objects on loan from local museums and outside will be three Neolithic houses, recreated using extremely rare evidence of domestic buildings from prehistoric England recently unearthed near Stonehenge.

Watch the Video here: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stonehenge/our-plans/our-proposals/

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November 10, 2012

Visiting Bath in 2013 ? Join a small group Tour of Stonehenge and ancient Wessex.

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Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock and Castle Combe Full Day Tour;  As recommended by Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, Rurubu and lots of people who have travelled with us!


This is the perfect way to experience the history and beauty of the countryside around Bath . You can explore two of the most impressive megalithic monuments in Europe as well as visiting a Cotswold village that was voted the prettiest village in England and a traditional Wiltshire woollen village used in the filming of Pride and Prejudice and the Harry Potter movies.

We’ve specifically kept our tours small and personal which gives you the opportunity to relax and enjoy this stunning part of England . Our local guides have a wealth of knowledge about the area and will provide you with plenty of information about the history, culture, theories and legends.
Summary notes are available at the end of the day if you should require them. You may even be lucky enough to see one of our amazing crop circles that are a feature of the Wiltshire landscape.

Stonehenge
We drive through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside to Stonehenge . This amazing monument was first mentioned as one of the wonders of Britain only seventy years after the Norman Conquest. It has aroused awe and curiosity ever since. This is your chance to experience it for yourself. During the drive to Stonehenge there is plenty of information for you to browse through as well as an audio presentation. This allows you to make the most of your time here. If English is not your first language there are audio presentations at the monument in all major languages

Avebury Stone Circle
This is a lesser known megalithic monument which is 16 times larger in area than Stonehenge and nearly 1000 years older! The lack of media attention at this site has helped to maintain its magical charm. There are no restrictions to prevent you from wondering freely amongst the stones here. This is the ultimate location to try your hand at dowsing and try and discover for yourself the energy of the stones!

After leaving Avebury we have 3 photo stops at the following places:-

Silbury Hill
This is the largest man made object in prehistoric Europe . It was built 4800 years ago and it took longer to build than Stonehenge and yet its purpose is still one of the great unsolved mysteries.

Cherhill White Horse
White horses are a feature of the Wiltshire landscape. Carved out of the chalk hills they appear dramatic against the rich green landscape. Cherhill White Horse is nearly 300 years old.

Waggon and Horses
This traditional thatched inn is just outside Avebury and was frequently visited by Charles Dickens.

Lacock Village
This wonderful village consists of properties which date from the 13th and 18th centuries. It was once a prosperous woollen town, but now it seems like a village trapped in time. There has been no major building here in the last 200 years so you really feel as if you’re stepping back into English history.
We usually make this our lunch stop as there is a wonderful country pub that has had a licence since 1362. The George Inn offers good home cooked food and real ale.
If you’re interested in film locations Lacock has been used many times. It became the town of Meriton in the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice. The Abbey and some of the houses were also used in the filming of the first two Harry Potter movies.
The Abbey is not open during winter months.

Castle Combe Village
In the southern part of the Cotswolds is Castle Combe. This idyllic village nestles in a small wooded valley with its meandering stream and weavers cottages in abundance. The castle has long gone but its stone was used to build the Manor House, now a sumptious hotel.
As well as being the set for the original Dr Dolittle film and Stardust, Stephen Spielberg was there in 2010 filming his next epic.

Schedule

Visit here for full detaials:
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This tour is also available as a private tour for families and small groups

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November 1, 2012

Visit Stonehenge Directly from London. Afternoon Tour from just £30

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Visit the most popular prehistoric monument in the world for just £35. Enjoy an extended visit to Stonehenge with plenty of time to enjoy the audio tour, take photos and buy souvenirs.

Highlights:

  • Entrance to Stonehenge included
  • Audio guide tour at the site
  • Professional driver and luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Scenic drive through the Salisbury plains

Tour Highlights:

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The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design. Entrance to the site with audio guide is included.

Departs from:

  • Afternoon Stonehenge Direct departs from Grosvenor Victoria at 12.15pm & Victoria Coach Station at 12.30pm.

This and other quality Stonehenge trips can be booked here: http://www.stonehengetours.com/day-tours.html

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October 28, 2012

STONEHENGE TOP AS FAVOURITE LANDMARK FOR YOUNGSTERS

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YOUNG Britons have hailed Big Ben, Stonehenge and the Tower of London as their favourite landmarks, according to a survey.

Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Hadrian’s Wall also featured high among the popular attractions chosen by six to 16-year-olds.

Stonehenge was ranked high in the survey

Stonehenge was ranked high in the survey

Theme parks Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park failed to make the top 10 list as the survey by hotel group Travelodge revealed that British youngsters were traditionalists at heart who preferred exploring Britain’s heritage.

Also included in the top 10 poll of 2,500 children was Blackpool Tower and Windsor Castle. The only modern-
day attraction to make the poll was the London Eye – in at fifth place.

Travelodge spokeswoman Shakila Ahmed said: “This summer of patriotic fervour has created an appetite for young Britons to discover what makes Great Britain so great.”
Full article: http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/354226/Stonehenge-top-as-favourite-landmark-for-youngsters

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October 9, 2012

Midwinter sun linked to Stonehenge

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The latest 3D laser technology has revealed new evidence of the importance of the midwinter sunset to the ancient creators of Stonehenge.

The detailed laser scan and digital imaging of Stonehenge commissioned by English Heritage showed significant differences in how various stones were shaped and worked.

The varying techniques and amounts of work confirms not only that the builders intended to align the monument on the axis of the sun at midsummer and midwinter, but also that the view from the north east was particularly important.

Researchers said it was clear the stones were meant to be approached from the north east up the ancient processional avenue towards the direction of the midwinter sunset.

Approaching and viewing the stone circle from this direction meant the winter solstice sunset had particular importance to prehistoric people, and efforts were made to create a dramatic spectacle for those coming from the north east, experts said.

The stones in the outer circle which could be seen on the approach from the north east have been completely “pick dressed”, removing the brown and grey crust of the rock on the surface to reveal the bright, grey-white underneath.

But the outer faces of those on the other side of the outer circle were not worked in the same way.

The stones facing the north east are also the largest and most uniform, and the lintels are very well-worked and finished compared to those elsewhere in Stonehenge.

Stones that flanked the north east/south west axis of the summer and winter solstices were most carefully worked to create straight and narrow rectangular gaps.

The researchers said that as other stones in the monument have more natural, less neat outlines, it seems that the creators were making a special effort to allow a dramatic passage of sunlight through the stone circle at midsummer and midwinter.

Link: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/midwinter-sun-linked-stonehenge-230914781.html
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October 6, 2012

Hotels, B and B’s and Accomodation in the Stonehenge, Wiltshire area

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Hotels, Bed and Breakfast’s near Stonehenge and Salisbury.

England is renowned for the variety of its serviced accommodation and the Salisbury and Stonehenge area is no exception – from hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts to farmhouses, pubs and inns, a warm welcome awaits you in south Wiltshire. With so many visitors each year, hotels in Salisbury get booked up quickly and early booking is essential. In summer it is unwise to arrive without a reservation and it is advisable to book your hotel and tours in advance when staying anywhere in England

The appeal of Wiltshire doesn’t end there: with almost half of the county designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we’ve over 8,200 paths for walkers and cyclists. You’ll also find plenty of tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, as well as interestingly different festivals and events throughout the year. At the end of a busy day you can relax at one of our quality hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses and inns, comfortable farmhouses, well-equipped self-catering properties, or friendly camping and caravanning sites.
Highly Recommended
The Compasses Inn in Wiltshire is a 14th century thatched coaching inn with just four bedrooms and a cottage next door: Superb food, stunning scenery. Click here
Dean Lodge.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dean Lodge is surrounded by picturesque grounds and features a sun terrace and a modern open-plan interior. Click here
Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast. Set in its own grounds of three acres and situated just over four miles west of Salisbury,
Burcombe Manor offers the perfect location, whether for quality Bed and Breakfast or as a stunning venue – click here
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Our local tour guides can really help you make the most of your visit by sharing their expert knowledge of the area. We are experienced local tour guides with expert knowledge of Wiltshire – Private Tours

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Antrobus HotelAntrobus Hotel (2 Miles)* – Rooms from £65.00 
In the ancient town of Amesbury, this charming hotel is a 17th-century Listed coaching inn, with a picturesque garden. Stonehenge and Salisbury are close by. Check availabilty
George HotelGeorge Hotel (2 Miles)* – Rooms from £56.00 
Comfortable hotel offering ideal accommodation for both business and leisure. Relaxed restaurant with wide choice of menu. an a good base for exploring the local area. Check availability
Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge (3 Miles)* – Rooms from £54.00 
Situated in the heart of Wiltshire on the A303, Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge offers stylish accommodation and free parking and is thenearest hotel to Stonehenge. All rooms have a modern decor and luxurious bedding. Check availabilty
Premier Inn SalisburyPremier Inn Salisbury (6 Miles)* – Rooms from £52.00 
Just off the A30, only 2 miles (3.2 km) from Salisbury’s city centre and with easy access to the A303 and M27, the hotel offers great value, with free parking and comfortable, modern rooms. Check
 
Milford HallMilford Hall Hotel (7 Miles)* – From £51.75 per person 
Originally a Georgian Mansion House, the Milford Hall – a member of Classic British Hotels, is now a highly rated, family owned hotel, representing a new concept in hotel comfort, convenience and value.
The Cathedral Hotel (8 Miles)* – Rooms from £60.00 
Reopened on 12 March 2009 after a major refurbishment, the Cathedral Hotel now offers contemporary style and modern comfort, right in the heart of Salisbury city centre. Check availability
Best Western Red Lion Hotel (8 Miles)* – Rooms from £50.00 
This hotel is Salisbury’s hidden treasure. Walk through the 13th century coaching archway to the unique courtyard that lies beyond. Situated in the heart of the city, the Red Lion offers a warm welcome and convivial atmosphere. Check availability
City LodgeCity Lodge (8 Miles)* – Rooms from £29.00 
In a 15th-century merchant house, this affordable lodge provides comfortable accommodation in an excellent location in Salisbury, a cathedral city in Wiltshire. City Lodge has a 24-hour reception and newly refurbished en suite bedrooms. Check availability
The Old Mill Hotel And 12th Century Restaurant (8 Miles)* – Rooms from £85.00 
Overlooking the River Avon, The Old Mill offers magnificent views towards Salisbury Cathedral. Set in a 12th-century building, the hotel has free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional restaurant. Check
Mercure White Hart Hotel (8 Miles)* – From £41.00 per person 
This 17th century 3 star hotel with 68 en suite rooms stands in the centre of Salisbury overlooking the famous Cathedral. An ideal base to visit Stonehenge and the New Forest. Check availability
Grasmere House Hotel (8 Miles)* – Rooms from £95.00 
Grasmere House is just a short walk from Salisbury and offers superb cathedral views. The fine Victorian house is situated on the banks of the rivers Avon and Nadder, and surrounded by mature gardens.Grasmere House Hotel is set amid 1. Check
Red LionLegacy Rose and Crown Hotel (8 Miles)* – From £52.50 per person 
The Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel, is an original 13th Century riverside coaching inn, offering stunning views of Salisbury Cathedral. Check
The Swan InnThe Swan Inn – From £42.50 per person This 150-year old coaching inn features individually designed, stylish rooms, real ales, and fresh, local cuisine.Check availability
Qudos HotelQudos Hotel. 38 Castle Street, Salisbury. Qudos is a newly refurbished Victorian hotel in Salisbury city centre, just a 5-minute walk from Salisbury Cathedral. It offers spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms, satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi.Check availability
Lazy CowThe Lazy Cow. A 5-minute walk from Salisbury Cathedral, The Lazy Cow has a steakhouse restaurant and a modern, boutique feel. The refurbished rooms have a creative décor, an iPod dock, and free Wi-Fi access. Check availability
Stonhenge campsiteStonehenge Campsite – Small Award Winning Eco friendly Campsite – ” As featured on Sky & Caravan Channel ” (Luxury Glamping Fox Pods, VW Campers, Motorhomes, Tents, Caravans, & Small & Large Groups )
Wessex Guided Tours. Our local tour guides can really help you make the most of your visit by sharing their detailed knowledge of the area. We are experienced local tour guides with detailed knowledge of Wiltshire – Private Guided Tours – Click here

Link: http://www.VisitWiltshire.co.uk
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September 30, 2012

Stonehenge Private Access Tours

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Today (September 30th) is the last day of the season for Stonehenge inner circle tours (see below)

Due to conservation reason English Heritage, quite rightly, do not allow people to enter the Stones before or after the monument is closed  to the public.  Private access resumes in December and throughout 2013.  These are very popular tours and demand far exceeds availability. They must be booked well in advance!Stonehenge private viewing

Stonehenge is open as usual during normal opening hours:

1 September – 15 October 2012 Daily 9.30 – 18.00 

16 October 2012 – 15 March 2013 Daily 9.30 – 16.00 

We continue operate daily tours of Stonehenge from London that include a regular visit to Stonehenge.  A regular visit allows you to get within 30 feet of the stones.

(Stone Circle Access visits take place outside the normal opening times at Stonehenge, and are very early in the morning or late in the evening, and are not offered during the normal opening times.)

What is meant by conservation?
Is it protecting the site, maintaining the site, enhancing the site or keeping it exactly as it is?
Conservation is the process of managing change to a significant place in its setting in ways that will best sustain its heritage values, while recognising opportunities to reveal or reinforce those values for present and future generations (Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance for the sustainable management of the Historic Environment. English Heritage 2008). The Stonehenge World Heritage Site Management Plan 2009 is the main document which sets out the overarching strategy for protecting the Outstanding Universal Value of the property. Other agencies such as the National Trust and the RSPB also have similar plans

Link: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/education/resources/stonehenge/conservation-research/interview/
Link: http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/managing-the-grass-areas-at-stonehenge.html
Link: http://www.stonehengetours.com

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September 15, 2012

Ancient mystery of Wiltshire’s standing stones

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If you like your history to come alive and leap out at you off the page, there’s probably no better place to experience it in the whole of England than Wiltshire.

Image: Avebury Stone (Wiltshire, England) by Flickr user dev-pemcoastphotos.com

Here, the twin mysteries of Stonehenge and Avebury lie in store for those fascinated by the past. This is no dry and dusty text book lesson endured by generations of school children…these are fascinating history hotspots just a few miles apart which have defined our heritage for thousands of years.
Avebury lies within a 5,000 year old stone circle and its related earthworks, where in Stone Avenue dozens of pairs of standing stones stretch nearly two miles to the ceremonial site of The Sanctuary. To the northeast are hundreds such stones on Fyfield Down, and west lies the Neolithic tomb of West Kennet Long Burrow.
To the northwest, beyond the village limits, is Windmill Hill, a giant livestock enclosure whose origins go back nearly six millennia
Feat of Engineering
Stonehenge, a feat of engineering beyond imagination, is a 4,000 year old stone circle built on a site which can be dated back even earlier.
Archeologists have unearthed a simple circular ditch and earth rampart which predates the stones

Image: Stonehenge by Flickr user teamaskins

themselves by a thousand years, when a ring of huge timber uprights were erected there.

The giant megaliths we see today are made of sarsen – sandstone – each weighing on average 25 tonnes; they were transported from Marlborough Downs 20 miles away, and 30 were arranged in a circle and capped with lintels. Five even bigger structures were subsequently erected within the outer circle, known as ‘trilithons’ and again each supporting a stone lintel.
How this incredible journey was ever accomplished is still virtually unfathomable – and 4,000 years later historians are still trying to explain one of Britain’s most fascinating and enduring mysteries…
 
A Glimpse of the Past
And that’s not all…visitors to Wiltshire are spoilt for choice if they are looking for a glimpse of Britain’s past.
Woodhenge is only two miles east of Stonehenge, and is another age-old jewel in the crown of this amazingly historical county; pottery in the area has been dated back to late Neolithic and early Bronze Age times.
And Bluestonehenge or Bluehenge is a mere mile away, another prehistoric outpost which in recent years has undergone major excavations.
Radio-carbon testing of antler tools found at the site are still on-going; small stone chips found here have been tentatively dated to around 3,000 to 2,400 B.C. – the rock type is thought to have originated in west Wales, 150 miles away.
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September 12, 2012

2013 Stonehenge Private Access Tours. Get Up Close To The Stones At Stonehenge Like Few Visitors Do

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Get Up Close To The Stones At Stonehenge Like Few Visitors Do

With special access you are allowed right inside Stonehenge, walking among the stones close up and with a maximum of 26 people on the whole site. We have pleasure in releasing our 2013 Stonehenge ‘inner circle‘ tours.

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Exclusive tours allow you into the inner circle of Stonehenge.

We have arranged with English Heritage for you to experience a unique guided visit to this ancient sacred site – beyond the fences and after the crowds have gone home. Walk amongst the stones and experience the magical atmosphere within the inner circle.

For those of you who have not visited this sacred site, we should mention that the complex is roped off. Visitors observe the stones from a distance and are not permitted within the temple complex. Our special access tours allow you to be amongst the stones. Your guide will bring to life its many myths, legends and rich and fascinating history.

Built nearly 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge is the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Most visitors to the site are not allowed direct access to the stones.

On this tour you get that access, with a private viewing of the mysterious monoliths. We will enter the stone circle itself and stand beside the mighty Sarsen rocks towering above us. Our guide will explain the history of this ancient site, pointing out the altar, slaughter and heel stones, above which the sun rises dramatically on the summer solstice. There will be time to enjoy the peace, away from the crowds, as we experience Stonehenge at its most mystical and atmospheric best. Not to be missed!

STONEHENGE: Since 1978 visitors are no longer permitted access within the circle of stones accept on one of exclusive tours from London or Salisbury

http://www.StonehengeTours.com

This is a very popular tour and must be booked well in advance!

We can also arrange extra dates for private groups, throughout 2013 ideal for couples, families and small groups – click here
Demand for tickets far exceeds supply, dates are often sold out months in advance. Do not expect to get tickets without ordering well in advance
 

September 8, 2012

Stonehenge flooded! Artificial reef planned.

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In Florida they’re planning what could well be the most tasteful Stonehenge replica yet.

It’ll be 60 feet down in the ocean and will form an artificial reef next to a collection of existing ones in the form of sunken ships, army tanks, pieces of a passenger jet, radio towers and a cemetery modelled after the mythical Lost City of Atlantis. It will comprise 15,000 cubic feet of stone reinforced with fibreglass rods and will take up half an acre of ocean floor.

“We’re going to build it in its completed form — not in its current form where half of it is missing,” says the creator – but efforts are to be made to reflect the original – “the columns will be oriented just like the real things standing in the English countryside — lining up with the summer and winter solstices.”

It looks like it will get official approval. The Environmental Resources Management department (the local equivalent of English Heritage) are all for it although they “would like to see smaller enclosed spaces added to the collection of stone columns to create hiding places for smaller creatures such as lobsters and reef fish”.

We notice that an earlier reef, an Atlantis-like graveyard, was taken over by a cremation services company  . It’s used for green burials and “local families dive the reef on a regular basis to visit their loved ones.”

Could this be a way forward in the ongoing calls for Druids to be buried at Stonehenge?

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