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Avebury - the Mysterious Stone Circles
The Mysterious Stone Circles. Avebury lies in the center of the Wiltshire Downs just west of Marlborough - the most ancient borough in England. Avebury stone circles are thought to have been constructed in neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC.

Bradford Old Windmill
A individual property, sympathetically restored and retaining many original features. Bedrooms are individually decorated and include a round room with water bed, and suite with minstrels' gallery. Vegetarian feasts are served 3 evenings a week.

Avebury Henge
The world's biggest stone circle. Bank circumference, 1.5km. Height, 17m. Area, 11.5ha. Average stone weight, 40 tons. Man-hours to construct, 1.5million.

Avebury Village
Avebury and the Avebury Stone circles, Wiltshire. Guide to the town, its tourist attractions and where to stay. Avebury Stone Circles are of major importance and many say they surpass those of Stonehenge.

Silbury Hill
The tallest man made mound in Europe. As we know after many archaelogical digs, encompassing an intensive investigation in the1960's, no skeletal remains or significant ancient artifacts have ever been discovered in Silbury Hill.

Longleat
Longleat is the seat of the 7th Marquess of Bath. The Thynne family have owned the Estate since 1540. The late Lord Bath, the 6th Marquess, opened his house to the public to meet the ever increasing cost of maintaining and preserving the estate.

The Cotswold Way
This countryside walk covers 100 miles and goes via prehistoric monuments along a fine elevated ridge for much of its duration, and by ancient towns and villages of the Cotswolds.The walk can either start or finish in the gracious Georgian city of Bath.

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