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View images that explore the story of the Stonehenge landscape, its communities and how they were changed by the First World War.
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Today few are aware that Stonehenge had an aerodrome nearby between 1917 and 1921. Find out why it was here and how its removal marked the first step in the transformation of the Stonehenge landscape.
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Take a look at 400 years of research on Stonehenge, from the first known excavation to the very latest discoveries.
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Use this timeline to see the key stages in Stonehenge’s long history at a glance.
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Kids make history by 'taking over' Stonehenge this summer
For the first time in its 4,500-year-old history, children are invited to step inside the stone circle at Stonehenge and discover it without any grown-ups, as part of English Heritage's new Kids Takeover summer season.
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Did the builders of Stonehenge feast on sweet treats at midwinter?
English Heritage creates Neolithic Mince Pie recipe inspired by evidence of foraged fruit. Neolithic mince pies on the menu at Stonehenge this December
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Did the builders of Stonehenge feast on sweet treats at midwinter?
Builders of Stonehenge enjoyed seasonal food containing foraged fruit and nuts, English Heritage has revealed today (1 December) as the charity announced it will be selling Neolithic-style mince pies at Stonehenge from this weekend. The charity has also shared its reimagined Neolithic Mince Pie recipe for people to cook themselves at home, while English Heritage Volunteers will be cooking up the Neolithic-inspired mince pies every Monday at the prehistoric site.
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New research reveals origin of Stonehenge’s great sarsen stones
A new study has revealed the origins of Stonehenge's sarsen stones, solving a mystery that has been speculated on for centuries
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Set in Stone? Highlights of a previous special exhibition at Stonehenge telling the story of our changing understanding of Stonehenge from medieval myths to modern archaeology
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Explore the story of the solstice and why Stonehenge is important. Build your own prehistoric monument, position it to align with the sun, and celebrate in prehistoric style.