tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post3680955376228253255..comments2024-03-21T11:57:45.587+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: Avebury Henge: A stone circle to rival StonehengeThe Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-36676438680470332602019-08-06T18:02:03.291+10:002019-08-06T18:02:03.291+10:00Absolutely. We got stuck in awful traffic leaving ...Absolutely. We got stuck in awful traffic leaving London and were a bit stressed by the time we got there. I am already planning a return trip when we can take it all more calmly.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-66936516759739840362019-08-05T10:14:46.825+10:002019-08-05T10:14:46.825+10:00I agree Avebury Henge is spectacular. The best adv...I agree Avebury Henge is spectacular. The best advice is to allow plenty of time to absorb it all.Kristin Henninghttp://www.travelpast50.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-45144717777009373192019-08-01T17:43:18.553+10:002019-08-01T17:43:18.553+10:00The sheep were great. I love ancient sites. I am t...The sheep were great. I love ancient sites. I am trying to convince hubby to visit the stone circle on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland - so far without much luck but I am still trying!The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-56841325723498268022019-08-01T08:10:28.725+10:002019-08-01T08:10:28.725+10:00These ancient sites are so intriguing! We had not ...These ancient sites are so intriguing! We had not heard of Avebury Henge, but it looks like a great afternoon spent communing with the ancients. And the sheep. :) Thanks for the info - something new to add to our ever-growing list!RobRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447816565453463264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-62678185097242497502019-08-01T06:40:32.654+10:002019-08-01T06:40:32.654+10:00Sadly, we won't join the National Trust again....Sadly, we won't join the National Trust again. It is too expensive to join if you are in the UK as a tourist just for a week or two. We are members of our local Australian National Trust which used to give us reciprocal rights. However reciprocal members no longer get free parking and at some National Trust sites like Avebury the amount you pay to park is effectively the entrance fee.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-44600518302111291392019-08-01T04:27:18.027+10:002019-08-01T04:27:18.027+10:00Love hearing about this Stonehenge alternative. I&...Love hearing about this Stonehenge alternative. I'd be touching the stones! Loved being part of the National Trust when I was van-living in Britain too.Elaine Mastershttp://www.tripwellgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-80302744697702403322019-07-31T18:46:42.207+10:002019-07-31T18:46:42.207+10:00Haha - I know what you mean, about moving the ston...Haha - I know what you mean, about moving the stones. Why not just sit and enjoy the landscape! You are the first person to mention the sheep. I thought I would get a barrage of 'how cute' comments about the sheep.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-30303905159001865322019-07-31T18:45:11.274+10:002019-07-31T18:45:11.274+10:00I am glad you enjoyed the memories. I am fascinate...I am glad you enjoyed the memories. I am fascinated by anything neolithic.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-11554081227676634832019-07-31T05:45:32.823+10:002019-07-31T05:45:32.823+10:00I like that you (and the sheep) can just amble up ...I like that you (and the sheep) can just amble up to the stones at Avebury henge. I think the reason I like the henges and other similar sites around the world is that I wonder what went through peoples' minds to spend so much effort moving these huge stones into their positions.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-19943431878724999192019-07-31T00:53:11.037+10:002019-07-31T00:53:11.037+10:00Fascinating! You brought back so many memories for...Fascinating! You brought back so many memories for me. As a child we lived quite near Avebury and I can remember being taken to the Henge and also to the nearby Barrows. I couldn't remember the history, but eerily enough from my child's eye I was there once again in your photos. Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty and ZigaZaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052666086286248528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-75797136995313555832019-07-30T17:59:02.426+10:002019-07-30T17:59:02.426+10:00I would never tell anyone to go to Avebury instead...I would never tell anyone to go to Avebury instead of Stonehenge, unless they really, really, really hate crowds but there was something very magical in being able to get so close to the stones.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-10278133868330787392019-07-30T12:54:35.189+10:002019-07-30T12:54:35.189+10:00Never heard of Avebury Henge yet I was at Stonehen...Never heard of Avebury Henge yet I was at Stonehenge several years ago. Wish I'd known. Love the idea that you can walk right up and touch the stones. Thanks for all the tips about visiting the stones.Cathy Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935816184174446949noreply@blogger.com