Stonehenge

Brief Overview

Stonehenge has been viewed for centuries as one of Britain's most influential and impactful monuments As the center or basis of the World Heritage Site, it contains a vast amount of history and attracts more than 800,000 tourists every year. While it is believed that the start of Stonehenge began 5,000 years ago, modern day Stonehenge is a compilation of multiple constructions and many years of work. It is thought that Neolithic Britons began the construction of Stonehenge and it carried out through generations, with different beliefs and thoughts arising along the way.

Resources

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history/description/# http://www.history.com/topics/british-history/stonehenge