Neolithic Collection (#2)

Normanton Down N120066
STONEHENGE AREA, Wiltshire. Aerial view of Normanton Down Barrow Cemetery / Bush Barrow

Stonehenge at dusk with moon N110366
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view at dusk with moon

Stonehenge N130043
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Stonehenge N130038
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Stonehenge at sunrise N130035
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Sunrise

Durrington Walls J930177
DURRINGTON WALLS, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing. The post holes at Durrington Walls interpreted as an elaborate wooden ceremonial site by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Aerial image of Scotland, UK: The Neolithic Barnhouse Settlement
AW-6838 Aerial image of Scotland, UK: The Neolithic Barnhouse Settlement sited by the shore of Loch of Harray, Orkney Mainland

Stonehenge, Summer Solstice N100566
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Summer solstice. View of crowds and lit stones. Midsummer before dawn

The Sanctuary, Avebury J880247
THE SANCTUARY, Avebury, Wiltshire. The Sanctuary on Overton Hill as it may have appeared in the final phase. Now part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Stonehenge sarsen circle joints J050103
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire

Silbury Hill and Avebury N071892
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Aerial view with the henge and stone circle at Avebury top right

Belas Knapp Long Barrow N071890
BELAS KNAPP LONG BARROW, Gloucestershire. Aerial view

Cup and ring marked rock N030028
DODDINGTON, near Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland. View of a cup and ring marked rock. Their purpose is a mystery, which archeologists usually describe as ritual

Castlerigg Stone Circle N090042
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE, Cumbria. Illuminated view of the stones

Knowlton neolithic ritual henge J940466
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS, Dorset. A reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper of the neolithic monument

Avebury Stone Circle N080688
AVEBURY STONE CIRCLE, Wiltshire. View of the sarsens found on the south west side of the circle

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow J010088
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW, Somerset. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper of a funerary ceremony outside the multi-chambered long barrow

Castlerigg Stone Circle N071052
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE, Cumbria. Sheep climbing on the historic standing stones

Castlerigg Stone Circle N071051
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE, Cumbria. General view of the stones showing the fells in the distance

Silbury Hill N071113
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. General view of Silbury Hill

Flint knapping N071000
GRIMES GRAVES, Norfolk. Flint knapping demonstration. Detailed view of a flint arrow head during the knapping process

Arbor Low Stone Circle K060169
ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE, Derbyshire. Detailed view of the neolithic monument showing the Derbyshire Dales in the background

Antler tool J010076
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. Antler tine tool from May 2001 excavations

Stonehenge K022290
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Misty view from the North East at sunrise

Stonehenge Phase 3ii and 3b J050049
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of Phase 3II and 3b by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team

Stonehenge Phase 2 J050047
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of Phase 2 by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team

Stonehenge sunrise K040500
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view at sunrise from the west

The Sanctuary from the air K040340
THE SANCTUARY, Avebury. Wiltshire. Aerial view of the site looking East. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Avebury from the air K040333
AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the site looking north east

West Kennet Long Barrow from the air K040320
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, Avebury, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the site looking West. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Stonehenge from the air K040312
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the site showing roads looking east

CAVE ART. Prehistoric rock painting, probably depicting a horned goddess. From Aounrhet, Tassili, Algeria

Silbury Hill N080699
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View across a frost laden field looking towards Silbury Hill

Ceremony at Grimes Graves J930175
GRIMEs GRAVES, Norfolk. Flint mine. Reconstruction drawing of a ceremony at Grimes Graves in the late Neolithic period, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick and Helvellyn
Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick and view towards Helvellyn - Cumbria, England Date: 1908

Stonehenge, Wiltshire - John Constable
Stonehenge, Wiltshire - painted by John Constable (1776-1837) - bequeathed to the V&A by Miss Isabel Constable. Date: 1835

The Standing Stones of Stenness, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Poulnabrone dolmen, prehistoric slab burial chamber, The Burren, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Neolithic Stone Avenue - nr. Kestor Prehistoric Settlement, Dartmoor, Devon Date: circa 1910s

Stonehenge at sunrise. This ancient arrangement of large standing stones (megaliths) on Salisbury Plain, England, is thought to have been built around 2000 BC by neolithic peoples

Stonehenge N080719
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. A line of cars pass Stonehenge travelling along the A303

Stonehenge at night K940305
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Details of stones at night

Castlerigg Stone Circle N071056
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE, Cumbria. General view of the stone circle showing the fells in the background

Castlerigg Stone Circle N071054
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE, Cumbria. Storm clouds loom over the stone circle

Stonehenge K021106
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Misty view from the North East

Stonehenge J870258
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Main circle and station stone silhouetted at sunset

Stonehenge K021116
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Misty detail view from the South

Silbury Hill K930748
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. General view. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Stonehenge J870244
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Midsummer sunrise. Sarsen Circle and Heel Stone

Stonehenge J850009
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View of stones in the snow at sunset

Stonehenge N030018
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. The sun sets behind Stonehenge leaving rich blue sky for all to see

Stonehenge N030017
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Daytime view of the stones showing the Great Trilithon

The Neolithic Castlerigg Stone Circle dating from around 3000 BC, near Keswick, Lake District National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

England, Wiltshire, Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site (WHS). Silbury Hill a prehistoric artificial chalk mound located near Avebury Stone Circle

Ancient Burial Mound, Newgrange, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Meath, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Dolmen of Bagneux
The Dolmen of Bagneux, near Saumur. A massive megalith of neolithic origin, comprising of eight upright slabs in two rows, covered by three immense horizontal slabs

Aerial image of Avebury, Neolithic Monument, site of a large henge and several stone circles, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Representation of giraffes (12.000-8000 BC). Neolithic art. Cave

Silbury Hill N060878
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View taken from the information board to the west. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Stonehenge J870230
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Silhouette of the stones during mid-summer sunset

Kitts Cotty House (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF282022 Kitts Cotty House (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: situated one mile from Aylesford; Prince Cartigrimus)

IRELAND. Newgrange. Megalithic tomb. Access gallery to the main chamber. Neolithic art. Architecture

Woodhenge, showing circular design, Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

One of eight stone houses with stone furniture including beds, a central hearth and stone dresser, Skara Brae, neolithic village dating from between 3200 and 2200 BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Torhouskie Stone Circle dating from Neolithic times, near Wigtown, Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Standing stones in Lady Glassary wood, part of the Neolithic and Bronze Age linear cemetery, Kilmartin Glen, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Castlerigg Stone Circle, The Lake District, Cumbria, England

Clouds Over A Tomb, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Burren, County Clare, Republic Of Ireland

The Megalithic monuments of the Cromlech, Xarez, Monsaraz, Alentejo, Portugal

Silbury Hill 33469_002
Silbury Hill, a large late Neolithic monumental mound, near Avebury, Wiltshire. Photographed in 2018

Late Neolithic Statuettes from Hacilar in north-western Anatolia, excavated during the 1960 season by James Mellaart, Assistant Director, The British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara. Date: 1961

England, Cumbria, Mayburgh Henge. Standing stone and Neolithic henge near Penrith

Scotland, Fife, Lundin Links Stone Circle. A frosty morning at Lundin Links Stone Circle located on the second fairway of the Ladies golf course

Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Tyrebagger Stone Circle. First light of the day illuminates the recumbent stone circle at Tyrebagger on the outskirts of Aberdeen over looking the Airport

Aerial view of Belas Knap, a neolithic chambered long barrow on the Cotswold Way, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, UK. Shot by aerial drone with Ca permit. January 2016

Silbury Hill IC005/048
Reconstruction drawing showing the final stages of the construction of Silbury Hill, near Avebury Henge, which was completed by about 2300 BC. Artist, Peter Urmston

Avebury 33555_042
Avebury henge and stone circles, Wiltshire, 2018

Silbury Hill 33780_024
Avebury, Wiltshire. Silbury Hill, a large late Neolithic monumental mound, 2019

Silbury Hill 33780_002
Avebury, Wiltshire. Silbury Hill, a large late Neolithic monumental mound, 2019

Knowlton Church and earthworks from the air at sunrise, Knowlton, Dorset, England, UK

Rescue excavation 33592_035
Construction of the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Road Improvement Scheme, Cambridgeshire, near Offord Hill, 2018. Excavation work of probable henge monument. TL2168

Arthurs Stone OP35390
ARTHURs STONE, ARTHURs STONE LANE, DORSTONE, HEREFORDSHIRE. A view from the west of Arthurs Stone. This photograph was printed in the RCHME Inventory Volume for Herefordshire, Volume I, Plate 89

The Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands Scotland

The Standing Stones of Stenness, Mainland Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland

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Step back in time and explore the wonders of the Neolithic era. From the mystical Avebury Stone Circle to the iconic Stonehenge, these ancient sites hold secrets that continue to captivate our imagination. Journey through history as you stand amidst the Avebury Stone Circle (J900435), marveling at its grandeur and wondering about its purpose. Feel a sense of awe as you approach Stonehenge ahead (FL01500_02_003), knowing that you are about to witness one of the world's most famous landmarks. As you gaze upon Stonehenge (J850008) during golden hour, let yourself be transported to an age long gone, where rituals and beliefs intertwined with nature. The setting sun casts a warm glow on this enigmatic structure (J870232), creating a breathtaking sight that leaves no visitor untouched. Venturing further north, discover Skara Brae Prehistoric Village on Scotland's Orkney Islands – a remarkable testament to human resilience and ingenuity. Explore these ancient dwellings and imagine what life was like for our ancestors thousands of years ago. Return once more to Stonehenge (N071215) and immerse yourself in its timeless allure. Let your mind wander as you walk among these colossal stones, pondering their origins and significance. Make your way towards Waylands Smithy (K040655), another Neolithic gem nestled within England's countryside. Here, experience tranquility amidst nature while admiring this well-preserved burial chamber. Continue your journey with a visit to Avebury Stone Circle (N071124). This expansive site will leave you awestruck by its sheer scale – an impressive feat accomplished by early civilizations who left behind enduring legacies. Stonehenge beckons once again (K021103), inviting visitors from around the globe to delve into its mysteries. Stand beneath towering monoliths and contemplate their purpose in this sacred space.