Nothing is quite as iconic or recognizable as the stone circle of Stonehenge.
Located in Wiltshire, England, this mysterious landmark has baffled many a mind for centuries, with no definitive clues as to why these stones were placed thusly. However, one conclusion is unanimously accepted among most, if not all, who study these relics: Stonehenge was built as a temple - a place of ceremony, of burial and of celebration. With perfect alignment along the rays of the sun on the solstices, this place is revered among many who respect nature as a "hallowed place".
Did You Know? In the mid-1600s, a Wiltshire-born antiquary (one who studies antiques) by the name of John Aubrey, produced one of the first accurate drawings of
Stonehenge ever made, noting a series of "cavities in the ground" close to the inner edge of the bank. Over 250 years later, excavation proved that these depressions marked the position of large pits, for purposes only guessed at, earning their name Aubrey Holes. There are 56 holes in total, with some labelled as shown in the below photo.
One of our employees had a breathtaking visit to this World Heritage site, and was kind enough to share some photos and historical facts with us! While she did her best to capture the beauty of these stones, she highly recommends you make it a point to visit someday and experience the unique and otherworldly atmosphere enveloping this landmark.
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