Stonehenge Avenue – River Avon Route Explained

Bottom line: The Avenue extends the monument into the landscape—procession is part of the design.

Route Basics

• The Avenue connects the circle to River Avon.
• Alignment supports midsummer sunrise.

Image Highlights

Meaning

• Life–death thresholds; water as transition.
• Movement as ceremony and story.

Visiting Tips

• Walk if permitted; otherwise view from designated areas.

Bottom Line

Stonehenge is a system, not just a circle.

See Also

• Complete history
• Rituals and gatherings