Durrington Walls
Durrington Walls is a Neolithic henge and settlement complex located in Wiltshire, England, about two miles (3.2 km) northeast of Stonehenge. It is part of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of the most important archaeological sites in Britain.
The henge enclosure is the largest in Britain, measuring about 500 metres (1,640 ft) in diameter. It consists of a ditch, bank, and a series of entrance gaps. The ditch is about 20 metres (66 ft) wide and 5 metres (16 ft) deep. The bank is about 30 metres (98 ft) wide and 3 metres (9.8 ft) high. There are two entrance gaps in the bank, one on the northwest side and one on the southeast side.
Inside the henge enclosure are the remains of a Neolithic settlement. The settlement consists of a number of roundhouses, which were circular houses made of wood and thatch. There are also a number of pits, which were used for storage and rubbish disposal.
The henge enclosure and settlement were built around 2500 BC. The purpose of the henge enclosure is unknown, but it is thought to have been a ceremonial site. The settlement was occupied for a number of centuries and was probably abandoned around 2000 BC.
Durrington Walls is a fascinating and important archaeological site. It is a reminder of the complex societies that existed in Britain during the Neolithic period.
The site is open to the public and there is a visitor center that provides information about the site. Visitors can walk around the henge enclosure and see the remains of the Neolithic settlement.
Location: Parish of Durrington, just north of Amesbury.
Directions from A303: Just past Amesbury, exit on the A345 northbound at Countess Roundabout and follow the signs to Woodhenge. After 0.8 miles turn left onto Fargo Road. Durrington Walls is on the left.
Admission times: All day, every day
Admission charge: Free
Facilities: No. There are facilities nearby in Durrington village.
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Durrington Walls Tours
Staying in London? Then take a private chauffeur-driven tour to Durrington Walls. Get picked up from London and see other great UK attractions on the way as well as the ancient monument of Stonehenge.
