A prehistoric megalithic monument on Salisbury Plain. Its stones are aligned with the midsummer sunrise, and a legend says the wizard Merlin carried them here.
Sighting & Incident Site
Stonehenge
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| Encyclopedia | Stonehenge |
|---|---|
| Location | United Kingdom Wiltshire |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximately the actual place |
A prehistoric megalithic monument on Salisbury Plain in southern England, built in stages from around 3000 BC. Its stones are aligned with the midsummer sunrise, and who built it and why remain largely a mystery.