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From:
Ian M
Favourite site: STONEHENGE
Stonehenge should NOT be touched! It is a holy
site that should remain so!
From:
Marcus
Favourite site: AVEBURY
Its lovely and we aren't charged to see something
that belongs to us. Stonehenge is a disgrace,
no access to the stones, high prices for everything,
can't fault paople for the mass trespasses.
From:
Dalyce Binley
Favourite site: AVEBURY
There is no comparison.
From:
Edward Ewing Staton
Favourite site: STONEHENGE
Stonehenge marks the forward thrust of Western
Civilization at that time. Built by the Beakers,
a clan of self-sufficient thinkers who were searching
for a land of their own to develop a society founded
upon the latest scientific methods and technological
marvels of their age. Their attempt to fuse their
knowledge of the Universes and principles of human
behavior into a new school of thought which was
ably carried forth through their teachings which
attracted students of every race throughout Western
Europe to the first University in the World known
as Stonehenge. Built in the shape of a wheel,
each stone represented a concept which, in turn,
was related to every other concept represented
by a stone. This wheel of stones became the forum
in which the ancient Druids taught the wealthy,
the celebrity,and the seekers of learning for
several centuries.
From:
Barbara Dolny
Favourite site: AVEBURY
While Stonehenge is absolutely amazing and
I love it very much, I find Avebury to be more
magickal due to its setting. As one follows the
path circling the lovely little village, it feels
as if you are passing through a vortex to another
time. Non-commercialized and low-key, Avebury
is pure delight! It is a sacred space that emits
the same powerful positive energy one feels at
Stonehenge, yet Avebury manages to retain that
sense of being 'untouched'. A truly serendipitous
experience!
From:
John E Durham
Favourite site: AVEBURY
... because it still offers access to the
stones
From:
Mark Kidger
Favourite site: STONEHENGE but...
I visited Stonehenge some years ago as part
of a project (ultimately abandoned) to build a
half or third-sized reproduction od Stonehenge
in the forecourt of the Science Museum in Tenerife.
I'm now writing a book that has a chapter on Stonehenge.
The site is embarassing. There is no visitor's
centre, almost no information at all for the visitor
and one can only see the stones from a fair distance
away unless, like me, you have special permission
to enter the circle. Although the site is imposing
it is just hard to believe that millions of tourists
are allowed to come and see so little. The English
Heritage web site for Stonehenge is almost as
poor: very few images and the only real information
is a study of radiocarbon dating (just what the
tourist wants to hear about, no?). The promised
redevelopment should be a big improvement and
return the site to its original state. But unless
there are some proper visitors facilities as seen
at almost any other monument in the world (for
example, some proper information on the site for
those who seek it), there will be many unhappy
visitors.
From:
Carl Aranda
Favourite site: AVEBURY
Anyone tampering with the henge will attract
its wrath, beware of politicians bearing gifts...
From:
Oz Read
Favourite site: AVEBURY
Less
people, less hype, more authentic sense of history,
better setting
From:
Rachel
Favourite site: STONEHENGE
I think it is unbelievable that it is the
most memroble in the world! Well i have never
seen this (Avebury) but if i did i would say Stonehenge
was still better...
From:
Tree Harry
Favourite site: STONEHENGE
Stonehenge... period, And why? Well, to be honest
about it, chronostratigraphically speaking, I
like looking at that large ancient mound of white
Early Carboniferous, Arundian Age, "High Tor Limestone
Formation" stone piled 100 meters east-southeast
of Heelstone, located along the A344 highway's
west-southwest side (measurement from top of heelstone
to top of mound). This large ancient mound of
elder white stone, resting on the geologically
younger white Late Cretaceous, Santonian Age,
Seaford Chalk Formation, which crops out here
naturally in Wiltshire, was discovered by Dr.
Garry Whilhelm Denke of Baden, Germany, in 1656
[sic]. Avebury has no such pile (or piles) of
elder white stone, and that is why I prefer Stonehenge
over Avebury. As a final note, I might mention
that this large ancient mound of white "High Tor
Limestone Formation" stone is more correctly termed
"Birnbeck Limestone Formation" white stone from
the Aubrey Holes (also discovered by Dr. Garry
Whilhelm Denke while John Aubrey was writing about
his 16 core holes), for it is now located in Britain,
according to the British Geological Survey.
From:
Andy Dixon
Favourite site: AVEBURY
I
moved from Scotland to Gillingham (nr Salisbury)
in Dorset for work in '97. It didn't take me long
to realise I'd moved to one of the most beautiful
areas in the UK. I spread the word and before
long friends were taking advantage of my location
and paying me weekend visits. I paid my first
visit to Stonehenge with two of my best friends
and we were all captivated by the wonder of this
extraordinary monument. But let's be honest. The
site is a disgrace. Tall fences, barbed wire and
not at all interactive. We were in agreement that
it was a complete waste of money and a very 'cold'
experience. What's the point if you can't interact
with the stones? What is the point if you can't
appreciate this wonder in it's natural setting?
We then visited Avebury. A far more fulfilling
and rewarding experience. You can wander about
the stones and even hug them if you want. You
can touch the history and feel it. Although the
stones are not entirely in their original sett!
in! g, Avebury's quaint buildings do nothing to
detract from the stones (unlike Stonehenge's overbearing
fence). Avebury itself offers better value (and
prettier) food and watering facilities. The result
was Avebury 3, Stonehenge 0. English Heritage
and the Government should get their respective
acts together and get the site sorted out. One
can see Stonehenge from the road and, in my opinion,
it's not even worth getting out your car to investigate
further. Study Stonehenge as you drive towards
Avebury for the reward is an unforgettable historical
experience.
From:
Catherine Woodruff
Favourite site: AVEBURY
From:
Jamie
Favourite site: AVEBURY
As
I only live down the road from it I think its
a great place to go. It also has one great pub
there too :)
From:
Whitley
Favourite site: STONEHENGE
Because
it is so mysterious. The excitement of "maby?"
sends a chill down my spine. I love not knowing
"what," "when," "how," and "why"...
From:
Dave Finlow
Favourite Site: STONEHENGE
Because it is believed that the Avebury Ring was
created in the 1950s and is not an historical
creation at all. Plus Stonehenge is in a wonderful
location and isn't huge, like Avebury.
From:
JJ
Favourite site: AVEBURY
It is its subtle power and awe inspiring beauty
along with being able to wander amongst the stones
- touching them in turn in silent comtemplation
as we seek an answer we have yet to find within
ourselves. It's also free and a damn good day
out.
From:
Barry Williams
Favourite site: AVEBURY
Comments
- More accessible, peaceful, atmospheric - and
free!
From:
Garry W. Denke
Favourite Site: STONEHENGE
I prefer Stonehenge because there are multiple
geological age stones there. Avebury has only
one (1); the Oligocene-Miocene age sandstones.
But Stonehenge has four (4); the Ordovician age
volcanics, the Silurian-Devonian age sandstones,
the Carboniferous-Mississippian age limestones,
and the Oligocene-Miocene age sandstones. Also,
the new visitor center at Stonehenge will be more
interesting than Avebury with its multiple geological
age exhibits.
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Avebury
is 25 miles and north of Stonehenge and is surrounded by other
important prehistoric sites.
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