ancient monument

British

noun

a historical building or the remains of one, usually dating from no later than the medieval period, that has been designated as worthy of preservation and is often in the care of a government department

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New research from Curtin University offers the clearest scientific support so far that people, rather than glaciers, carried Stonehenge's well known bluestones to the ancient monument.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

The Dolmen of Guadalperal is an ancient monument in Spain that reminds people of ____________.

From NewsForKids.net • Aug. 31, 2022

AR allows tourists at an ancient monument to experience its past glory, for example; VR, on the other hand, allows viewers to visit a historic site or museum remotely.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2021

Just a few days after hundreds gathered at Stonehenge for the summer solstice, the ancient monument is in the spotlight again, but this time over fears for its future.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2021

On an altar tomb within the communion rails, are the recumbent figures of a man and woman, with an inscription in black letter, commemorative of An ancient monument of the Catesby family.

From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell

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