51. Avebury Henge - UK

Woohoo! Another stone circle to visit and what a beautiful day for it.

This one is supposedly the largest in the world. Actually, it is called a 'henge' as it has a particular type of earthwork of the Neolithic period, typically consisting of a roughly circular or oval-shaped bank with an internal ditch.

We were hoping to feel the same energy we felt at the circle in Cornwall but to be honest, it was not as strong. It didn't take us long to realise why as they, in their wisdom, put a road right through the middle of it. Sacrilege I say! 

We, and others felt that the energy that flows from the earth's ley lines to the circles flow through the stones in a circular direction. Once the road was put through, it severely hampered the flow.

We put aside our wonderment of how stupid our species can be at times and made the most of a very pretty area.

You can wander onto farmland to see these stones up close. The farmers and National Trust just ask visitors to be responsible for closing the gates as one enters the fields. 

The pictures tell the story.

The sheep love them!




The farm sheds had thatched rooves. The art of thatching rooves in the UK is alive and well as we have seen many cottages and barns being renovated. 


A close-up -  Chicken wire is used to hold it all in place.


Avebury Manor & Garden is a National Trust property consisting of an early-16th-century manor house and its surrounding garden. It seems in the 'good old days' these dwellings were built and gifted to titled gentlemen and sometimes ladies, who then had the responsibility of renting land to local farmers, therefore, creating an income to pay for the upkeep of the property.


A gift shop with interesting items for sale. All things to do mythically like crystals, more crystals and even more crystals. Just kidding as there were many other items including frequency-raising essential oils, aura-protecting jewellery and karma-cancelling dream catchers.
Unfortunately, no photos were allowed inside.

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  1. Annie ClarkJune 21, 2023 at 6:32 PM

    I like the sheep under and around the rock, and your description of the interior of the gift shop. xx

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    1. AnonymousJune 23, 2023 at 4:56 AM

      Hello both! Glad to hear you're getting your rocks off! Ah, to be in England, now that June is here! Take care...best regards. P&J Namb.

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