Neolithic Collection (#8)

Prehistoric hunters surrounding a wooly mammoth
Prehistoric mammoth hunters using bows and arrows. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cave men battling prehistoric beasts
Early humans contending with prehistoric monsters. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

The Glozel Alphabet Tablets
A large clay tablet from Glozel, near Vichy in France inscribed with alphabetical signs

England, Northumberland, Duddo Five Stones. The pre-historic stone circle known as the Duddo Five Stones (and four stones) located in Northern Northumberland

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The Rudston monolith is the largest standing stone in Britain at 26 feet high and estimated at 40 tons

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Callanish Stone Circle on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides

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Stanton Drew Stone Circle

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Stanton Drew Stone Circle

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A stone circle at Machrie Moor on the Isle of Arran

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Neolithic standing stones at Machrie Moor dating from the Bronze Age

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Tyrebagger Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Old Keig Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Auchquhorthies Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Clune hill Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Nine Stanes Stone Circle in Aberdeenshire

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Drombeg Stone Circle in County Cork

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Cashelkeelty Stone Circle in County Kerry

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Uragh Stone Circle in County Kerry

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Derreenataggart Stone Circle in County Cork

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Poulnabrone Dolmen in County Clare

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Bernera Standing Stones on the Western Isles

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Callanish Stone Circle on the Isle of Lewis

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Stanton Drew North East Stone Circle in Somerset

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Moel Ty Uchaf Stone Circle in Denbighshire

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Devils Arrows in North Yorkshire

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Nine Stones Close Stone Circle in Derbyshire

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Avebury Stone Circle in Wiltshire

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Mayburgh Henge in Cumbria

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Greycroft Stone Circle in Cumbria

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Croft Moraig Stone Circle in Perthshire

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Aviemore Stone Circle in the Scottish Highlands

Arthurs Stone, Swansea, Wales, seen here in the 19th century. Legend tells that ancient British King Arthur threw a large stone from Llanelli which landed on this spot

Sunrise at Poulnabrone dolmen stone in the Burren, County Clare, Ireland
The dolmen portal tomb of Poulnabrone with the golden sun rising in a grey, cloudy sky on the Burren; County Clare, Ireland

Megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone at dawn, County Clare, Ireland
The megalithic portal tomb of Poulnabrone reflecting the cool, blue light of dawn; County Clare, Ireland

Kilclooney Dolmen, County Donegal, Ireland

County Cork, Ireland, Drombeg Stone Circle Near Glandore

Poulnabrone Dolmen, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland

Engraving depicting the Lanyon Quoit, a dolmen in Cornwall, 19th century
Engraving depicting the Lanyon Quoit

Stonehenge in the snow DP157907
Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire. General view of Stonehenge in the snow. Photographed in January 2010

Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

West Kennet Long Barrow EAW169451
West Kennet Long Barrow, Witshire. This chambered long barrow is one of the most impressive Neolithic tombs in England. It forms part of the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site

The Trundle 21025_07
The Trundle, St Roches Hill, West Sussex. Inside the well-defined ramparts of an Iron Age hillfort lie the fainter remains of a Neolithic causewayed enclosure dating to perhaps 3700-3300 BC

Restoring Stonehenge EAW072757
Stonehenge, Wiltshire. Photographed in July 1958 with restoration works in progress. Aerofilms Collection

Windmill Hill 27629_006
Windmill Hill Causewayed Enclosure, Wiltshire. Photographed in April 2013. SU0871/113

Stonehenge at sunrise N120063
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Detailed view of Stonehenge at sunrise

Stonehenge at sunrise N120062
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view of Stonehenge at sunrise

Stonehenge at sunrise N120061
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view of Stonehenge at sunrise

Durrington Walls N130013
DURRINGTON WALLS Wiltshire. General view of Durrington Walls landscape

Cave painting, from Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk sanctuary, 7th millenium BC
Prehistory, Turkey, Neolithic. Cave painting. From Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk sanctuary, 7th millennium b.C

Reconstruction of Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk sanctuary
Prehistory, Turkey, Neolithic. Reconstruction of Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk sanctuary, 7th millennium b.C

Cave painting depicting hunting scene, from Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk sanctuary
Prehistory, Turkey, Neolithic. Cave painting depicting a hunting scene. From Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk sanctuary, 7th millennium b.C

Stone statue of mother goddess or fertility goddess, from Hagar Qim Temple
Prehistory, Malta, Neolithic. Stone statue of mother goddess or fertility goddess, 3rd millennium b.C. From Hagar Qim Temple

Tregiffian Burial Chamber N071864
TREGIFFIAN BURIAL CHAMBER, St Buryan, Cornwall. General view of the chambered tomb. SW431244

Silbury Hill N120037
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY, Wiltshire. General view of Silbury Hill with water and mist

Stonehenge K040932
Stonehenge, Wiltshire. View from the South East of the stones at midsummer sunset

Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Peglers Tump) N100753
ULEY LONG BARROW, Gloucestershire. Aerial view of Hetty Peglers Tump (RSM 22858; SO789000)

Woodhenge N100698
WOODHENGE, Wiltshire. Heavy snowfall at Woodhenge

Grey Wethers Stone Circles N081130
GREY WETHERS STONE CIRCLES, Dartmoor, Devon. View of the stones

Silbury Hill N100569
SILBURY HILL, Wiltshire. General view of the monument under snow. Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Stonehenge N100561
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Distant view of the stones in a landscape covered with snow

Stonehenge N000052
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View from the Slaughter Stone looking towards the stone circle

Raising a lintel, Stonehenge J050105
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing by Peter DUNN (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing the phases of raising a lintel to the top of two sarsens

Raising a sarsen stone, Stonehenge J050096
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing by Peter DUNN (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing the raising of a sarsen stone into an upright position

Stonehenge N100104
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View from above. Little planet. A digitally enhanced view of Stonehenge at sunrise showing the sunlight shining through a trilithon

Kits Coty a001663
KITS COTY, near Maidstone, Kent. The exterior of the megalithic monument surrounded by modern, protective railings. It was originally covered by a long barrow that measured 200 feet long

Stonehenge N100007
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Detail of floodlit trilithons

Arthurs Stone N900006
ARTHURs STONE, Herefordshire. Reconstruction drawing of burial by Ivan Lapper

Hurlers Stone Circles N061067
HURLERS STONE CIRCLES, Cornwall. General view of the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles. Reputed to be the remains of men petrified for playing hurling on a Sunday

Stonehenge landscape c. 2500BC H870003
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Livestock farming and Blue Stones in the distance shortly after 2500 BC. Reconstruction drawing by Ivan LAPPER

Stonehenge landscape c. 3000BC H870002
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing of the landscape leading towards the chalk bank of first phase Stonehenge around 3000 BC by Ivan LAPPER

Stonehenge showing photographers ladder in 1954 P50803
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. A make-shift tower to take elevated vertical shots of the excavation of stoneholes 57 and 58

Grey Wethers Stone Circles N080727
GREY WETHERS STONE CIRCLES, Dartmoor, Devon. View of the stones

Silbury Hill N080701
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View across a frost laden field looking towards Silbury Hill

Stanton Drew Circles and Cove N080715
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE, North Somerset. General view of the stone circle

Stonehenge trilithon N080177
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view of trilithon

Stonehenge N071217
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. View of Stonehenge at sunrise

Silbury Hill N071112
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. General view of Silbury Hill

Mayburgh Henge K060244
MAYBURGH HENGE, Cumbria. View of the standing stone located in the middle of the henge

Mayburgh Henge K060246
MAYBURGH HENGE, Cumbria. View towards the standing stone located in the middle of the henge showing snow fall on the fells behind

Flint knapping N070999
GRIMES GRAVES, Norfolk. Flint knapping demonstration. Detailed view of a flint during knapping

Arbor Low Stone Circle K060167
ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE, Derbyshire. General view of the stone circle showing the Derbyshire dales in the background

Avebury Stone Circle K020802
AVEBURY STONE CIRCLE, Wiltshire. Part of the circle with village in the background

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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.