Attractions in Wiltshire

Stonehenge - Wiltshire

The pre-historic megalithic monument known as Stonehenge stands shrouded in myth, mystery and legend, in Wessex in the south west of England. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, today it is in the care of English Heritage and the National Trust. At first sight, seen from a distance the monument appears smaller than expected, due to its isolated position on the vast Salisbury Plain. Closer up however, with a change of perspective, Stonehenge is all that one expects; mighty, awe inspiring and mysterious. For centuries, questions such as 'what is Stonehenge?' 'who built Stonehenge?' And 'what was Stonehenge used for?' have been asked. Thanks to today's archaeologists and scientists we know the answers to some of these questions, however some are still unknown, shrouded in the mists of time.