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Silbury Hill N060878
Filename: N060878.jpg
Size: 3648 x 4864 (12.5MB)
Date: 3rd March 2007
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Silbury Hill N060878
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View taken from the information board to the west. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 524092
© Historic England
Cloud Earthwork Field Neolithic Pre Historic Rural Stone Age World Heritage Site
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the timeless beauty of Silbury Hill, a remarkable earthwork situated in Avebury, Wiltshire. The image showcases the hill's grandeur as it proudly stands against a backdrop of an expansive rural landscape and a dramatic sky. Taken from the information board to the west, this perspective offers viewers a glimpse into the rich history that surrounds this Neolithic marvel. Silbury Hill is not just any ordinary mound; it holds immense significance as part of the Avebury World Heritage Site. This prehistoric monument is believed to date back to the Stone Age, making it an awe-inspiring testament to our ancient ancestors' ingenuity and craftsmanship. Its sheer size and scale leave visitors in awe even today. The photograph by Ian Leonard perfectly encapsulates both the majesty of Silbury Hill and its harmonious integration with nature. The rolling fields surrounding it create a serene atmosphere while emphasizing its prominence on the horizon. The clouds above add an element of drama, casting shadows over this archaeological wonder. As one gazes upon this image, they are transported back in time, imagining what life might have been like during those distant days when Silbury Hill was first constructed. It serves as a reminder of our shared human heritage and invites us to ponder our place within history.
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