Stonehenge History – Building, Use, and Legacy

Bottom line: Stonehenge’s history blends construction, ceremony, and conservation.

Timeline Highlights

• c. 3000 BCE: henge earthwork.
• c. 2500 BCE: sarsen circle and trilithons.
• c. 2400–1600 BCE: burials and rearrangements.
• 18th–21st c.: study, restoration, public access.

Image Highlights

Conservation Today

• Managed by English Heritage in a World Heritage landscape.
• Controlled access protects archaeology and visitor experience.

Visiting Tips

• Book timed tickets; arrive early for calmer moments.

Bottom Line

A long story of making, meaning, and care.

See Also

• Complete timeline
• Landscape walks