West Kennet Avenue - Avebury, Wiltshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 51° 25.249 W 001° 50.764
30U E 580235 N 5697254
Two rows of standing stones leading south from Avebury.
Waymark Code: WM9T1P
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/27/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
Views: 18

The West Kennet Avenue originally consisted of nearly 100 pairs of standing stones leading 1 1/2 miles from the stone circle at Avebury to The Sanctuary. The Avenue dates to around that they dated to around 2200 BC. There are several pairs remaining and the path of the Avenue is fully discernible. The West Kennet Avenue is in the freehold ownership of The National Trust and in English Heritage guardianship and is part of the Avebury World Heritage Site.

A walk among the standing stones is accessible and may involve walking with some cows though they appeared to be friendly. Parking is available near the posted coordinates.
Property page on English Heritage website: [Web Link]

I am an English Heritage Member: no

Property Address:
Avebury, Wiltshire


Property maintained by:: English Heritage

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