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Stone circles in England (8 C, 12 P) ... Pages in category "Megalithic monuments in England" The following 66 pages are in this category, out of 66 total.
Although (geologically) different from "megalithic" sites, the earthen long barrows in East England are grouped with them from a cultural historical perspective. The Medway tombs and the Derbyshire chamber tombs occupy a special position as examples of megalithic sites in East England. The north–south boundary between earthen sites and stone ...
The site is said to be circa 7500-8500 years old. The site's main feature is the large floor of limestone slabs on top of a shell midden (rubbish dump). The floor is unique for this period and is also the earliest known structural evidence in England for the extensive use of Portland Jurassic limestone on a living site.
Blackborough House is a crumbling, abandoned mansion located in Devon, England. The home is currently on sale for around $500,000, or £400,000, but is in need of a major renovation. Despite its ...
Founded by Robert de Vaux to house Augustinian canons. The church building dates from the late 13th century, though there is evidence of earlier work. The Priory buildings were constructed, at least in part, from stones derived from Hadrian's Wall. Edward I made several visits to the priory, including in 1280 he visited with Queen Eleanor.
There are many prehistoric sites and structures of interest remaining from prehistoric Britain, spanning the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.Among the most important are the Wiltshire sites around Stonehenge and Avebury, which are designated as a World Heritage Site.
Megalithic monuments in England (3 C, 66 P) Megalithic monuments in Northern Ireland (2 C, 5 P) Megalithic monuments in Scotland (2 C, 38 P)
The earliest are Neolithic buildings and these are followed by those of ancient, medieval and modern times, all exemplifying the architecture of the United Kingdom. Below is a list of important buildings and structures from the beginning until Georgian times (18th and early 19th centuries).