Stonehenge

[stohn-henj]

noun

1. a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, consisting of a large circle of megaliths surrounding a smaller circle and four massive trilithons; dating to late Neolithic and early Bronze Age times (c1700–1200 b.c.) and believed to have been connected with a sun cult or used for astronomical observations.

Stonehenge

/ ˌstəʊnˈhɛndʒ /

noun

1. a prehistoric ruin in S England, in Wiltshire on Salisbury Plain: constructed over the period of roughly 3000–1600 _bc ; one of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe; believed to have had religious and astronomical purposes

Stonehenge

1. Ancient circles of large, upright stones that stand alone on a plain in England. There is some controversy about who shaped, carried, and set up these huge stones, which perhaps had religious and astronomical uses. Scholars theorize that Stonehenge was built in three phases beginning in about 2800 b.c. The huge stones are believed to date from 1800 to 1500 b.c.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stonehenge¹

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Example Sentences

The stars of This Is Spinal Tap have been spotted filming the sequel to the iconic 1980s rock mockumentary at Stonehenge.

From BBC

New analysis of a Neolithic cow's tooth found at Stonehenge shows the animal likely came from Wales, reinforcing theories that cattle helped to transport the enormous stones.

From BBC

The band has also recorded its fair share of songs about fame and Stonehenge, but the trio have largely shied away from politics.

From Los Angeles Times

Boulders at Stonehenge were taken to the monument's site by humans, rather than dragged there by glaciers, new scientific research claims.

From BBC

"There are yew trees in this country that are older than Stonehenge – nobody would ever contemplate not protecting Stonehenge so why would a living thing that's older than Stonehenge not receive some protection?"

From BBC