On 28th April 1220 the foundation stones for a new Cathedral were laid here at ‘New Sarum’ (Salisbury). The church was consecrated in 1258, with the Chapter House and Cloisters completed in 1266. What is now the tallest spire in Britain (123m/404ft) was added between 1310 and 1330.
With its soaring pointed arches and slender columns, [...]
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Salisbury Cathedral
8 Comments CherryPie on Jun 30th 2014
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Silbury Hill
I have always been fascinated by Silbury Hill which is the largest man-made mound in Europe. Mysterious Silbury Hill compares in height and volume to the roughly contemporary Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed in around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial. There are many theories as to why the hill was built but the hill [...]
20 Comments CherryPie on Jun 27th 2014
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Airman’s Cross
The grade II listed Airman’s Cross at Airman’s Corner was moved to a more fitting site as part of the changes to the Stonehenge access. The memorial is now placed where it is more accessible, where more people will be able to learn about this aspect of local aviation history. The Earl and Countess of [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Jun 26th 2014
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Stonehenge – Neolithic Houses
Just outside the Stonehenge visitor centre are five newly constructed Neolithic Houses. For some time I have been following a blog that showed the houses being constructed and I enjoyed seeing the finished result.
From the English Heritage website:
Five Neolithic Houses furnished with replica Neolithic axes, pottery and other artifacts, reveal the type of homes that [...]
18 Comments CherryPie on Jun 25th 2014
I blogged a while ago that I was looking forward to the proposed changes to the Stonehenge visiting arrangements which aimed to reconnect the stones with their environment. I would provide you with the link, but the post seems to be hiding in the mystic ether…
The project is nearly complete and my recent visit [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 24th 2014
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
How grand! How wonderful! How incomprehensible!
Sir Richard Colt Hoare, ‘The Ancient History of Wiltshire’, Vol I, 1812
17 Comments CherryPie on Jun 22nd 2014
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Stonehenge
Today visitors experience Stonehenge as a wonder of ancient achievement and enduring symbol of mystery. But Stonehenge was built as a temple – a place of ceremony, of burial and of celebration. The first Stonehenge was simple – just a circular ditch and bank, perhaps with a few small upright timber posts or stones – [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 21st 2014
