Excavations at Avebury, Wiltshire

An excavated section through the Neolithic ditch of the henge monument at Avebury. The excavation was undertaken by Harold St George Gray in 1908. His workmen give an indication of the size of the ditch. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Location

Wiltshire Avebury

Period

Prehistoric (to AD42)

Themes

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neolithic monument edwardian excavation chalk work workmen henge ditch prehistoric (to ad42) english heritage stone age