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", the illustrious decision makers, in their wisdom put a road right through the middle of it, destroying the whole energetic point of it.  Sacrilege, I say! 

People feel 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.

Putting aside our astonishment at this level.of stupidity, we 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 and exits the fields. 

The pictures tell the story.

The sheep love them!




The farm sheds had thatched roofs. The art of roof-thatching in the UK is alive and well as many cottages and barns are constantly being restored. 


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, thereby creating an income to pay for the upkeep of the property.


A gift shop offered interesting items for sale; all things mythical like crystals, more crystals and even more crystals. Just kidding!  There were also 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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