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Silbury Hill N080701
Filename: N080701.jpg
Size: 5412 x 7216 (21.6MB)
Date: 8th May 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Silbury Hill N080701
SILBURY HILL, Avebury, Wiltshire. View across a frost laden field looking towards Silbury Hill
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 1521137
© Historic England
Cold Earthwork Neolithic Pre Historic Stone Age World Heritage Site
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by James O. Davies transports us to the mystical landscape of Avebury, Wiltshire. In this frozen moment captured on a frosty morning, we are presented with a breathtaking view across a field blanketed in delicate ice crystals. The scene is dominated by the enigmatic silhouette of Silbury Hill, an awe-inspiring earthwork that has stood for millennia. Silbury Hill, a testament to the ingenuity and skill of our Neolithic ancestors, holds within its ancient core countless untold stories and secrets. As we gaze upon it from afar, we cannot help but marvel at the magnitude of human endeavor that went into shaping this monumental structure. The image exudes an ethereal beauty as the soft light gently illuminates both the frost-laden field and Silbury Hill itself. It evokes a sense of timelessness; reminding us that long before our modern world existed, these lands were already steeped in history. Designated as a World Heritage Site due to its historical significance, Silbury Hill stands as an enduring symbol of our connection to prehistoric times. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of our rich cultural heritage but also of nature's ability to transform even the simplest landscapes into something truly extraordinary. James O. Davies' masterful composition captures both the coldness of winter and the warmth emanating from this remarkable archaeological wonder. It invites us to contemplate humanity's place within nature and sparks curiosity about what other mysteries lie hidden beneath layers of time in this ancient
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