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Who Built Stonehenge – Durrington Walls and Craft
Evidence for Stonehenge’s builders: Durrington Walls, seasonal labor, tools, and the social contract that made the monument possible.
12/1/2025
17 min read
Bottom line: Stonehenge was built by organized communities, not lone geniuses—logistics, craft, and ceremony aligned.
Durrington Walls
- Large settlement with houses, feasting, and activity.
- Seasonal occupation linked to construction phases.
Skills and Tools
- Stone dressing, timber rigs, rope technology.
- Mortise-and-tenon joints show precision.
Image Highlights
Logistics
- Bluestones hauled from Preseli Hills.
- Sarsens sourced closer in Wessex.
Visiting Tips
- Explore the surrounding landscape trails to feel the system.
Bottom Line
Builders were neighbors and kin shaping time and place together.
See Also
About the Author
Field Archaeology Editor
I built this to help you enjoy Stonehenge calmly—clear pacing, better timing, and context that makes the stones and landscape resonate.
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