StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: The Sanctuary

Inside the main circle, on the Eastern side, is this almost rectangular enclosure. Known as The Sanctuary, it's purpose is unknown. Bella having an investigate of the smells ... You can see quite a long way to the east today, even at 16:44 the sky seems cloudless.

Some details of how "The Sanctuary" might have looked.

Information about "The Sanctuary"

The National Trust & English Heritage - the information board (at The Sanctuary) showing the main features of the prehistoric landscape in the area around Avebury.

No visible remains; but investigations have shown a mixture of post-holes and sockets for standing stones. (red = wooden post holes & blue = stone socket) Next to the line of The Ridgeway, not far from West Kennet Long Barrow, and part of the same pre-historic landscape.

No visible remains; but investigations have shown a mixture of post-holes and sockets for standing stones. (red = wooden post holes & blue = stone socket) Next to the line of The Ridgeway, not far from West Kennet Long Barrow, and part of the same pre-historic landscape.