Why Stonehenge is special
Stonehenge in England is a prehistoric site of megaliths arranged in concentric circles and horseshoe patterns. These standing stones are up to 6 meters (21 feet) high and 45,000 kilograms (100,000 pounds) heavy. Some were brought from faraway mountains using crude ancient means.

Mysterious origins
Stonehenge is shrouded is mystery, which is part of its appeal to tourists and sleuthing archaeologists.
When was Stonehenge built? Latest scientific estimates say it was erected in stages between 3000 and 1500 BC. Why was Stonehenge built? The best speculation is it was an astronomical calendar (a headstone is oriented toward the summer solstice). Another sound theory is Stonehenge was used for religious ceremonies.
Who built Stonehenge? No one will probably ever know for certain. The once popular theory that the Druids (Celtic priesthood) erected it was shot down when modern science proved that Stonehenge was constructed at least a thousand years before their time.

What leading travel books say about Stonehenge
For centuries Stonehenge has sent writers, painters and visitors into flights of fancy, for its purpose remains an enigma.
Great Britain
Michelin Green Guides

No ancient structure in England arouses more controversy than the mysterious monolith rings of Stonehenge.
Britain
Rough Guides