STONEHENGE

STONEHENGE – AN OUTSTANDING PREHISTORIC MONUMENT

If someone were to ask me how I felt when I visited the world heritage site of Stonehenge in the British Isles, my answer would be “spiritual!”

Most visitors come with spirit-filled heart, a prayerful interest and a respect for the dead.

No one dares to joke or laugh loudly, s they patiently lined up to view the remains of the monument.

STONEHENGE PREHISTORIC MONUMENT

The site comprises blocks of ancient stones, positioned in a circular arrangement. One has to walk slowly along a curved pavement, stopping at specific locations to take scenic pictures with the stones as the backdrop.

The experience is akin to walking among ancient people who had mapped the course of the sun and moon to erect such monuments.

With every step I took, I saw the beauty of God's artistic formation in these stones, believed to have existed during the Middle Stone Age. 

VISITORS HAVING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MONUMENT

 Many believe it is an ancient burial ground. I pause at intervals to reflect on my own life, search deep into my soul, make a wish and pray.

Many visitors who come to Stonehenge do the same as well as perform rituals associated with the sun and moon.

At intervals, I enjoyed the sight of monuments such as the Slaughter Stone, Circle of Sarsen, Circle of Bluestones and Horseshoe of Sarsen Trilithons.

ONE FOR THE ALBUM AT STONEHENGE

The larger stones in the circle called Sarsen stones brought from Maroborough Downs (30km) away, while the smaller stones, the Bluestones are from the mystical Preseli Mountains in Wales (385km) away.

The larger stones are stacked against smaller ones, creating a sort of giant table or gateway.

Some 7 – 8000 years ago the area was mixed pine and hazel woodland believe becoming downland. This landscape can be seen on the murals as you proceed through the tunnel on your way to the monument.

There is evidence from several Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) pits discovered in the late 1960s at the far end of the car park area. These are now indicated by white discs on the tarmac.

I believe that god has not left this place called Stonehenge, a beautiful legacy commemorating the existence of mankind on Earth before Christ. It may be the centre of one of the world's earliest civilizations, literally carved in stone for posterity.

IMPRESSIVE PREHISTORIC MONUMENT AT STONEHENGE

 

HISTORY

Stonehenge is the most outstanding prehistoric monument in the British Isles and is a World Heritage Site. It is also the centre of one of the world's earliest cultures.

Today, visitor may see the remains of a prehistoric monument that was in use thousands of years ago. It was constructed in three main phases:

3050 BC (5,050 years ago)

Circular ditch and bank (a henge).

Circa 2600 BC (4,600 years ago)

Wooden structure constructed at centre.

2500-1500 BC (4,500 – 3,500 years ago)

Stone monument constructed, arranged and re-arranged over almost 1,000 years.

AUGUST 6, 2007