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Episode 63 - Written in the stars: summer solstice and stone circles

Episode 63 - Written in the stars: summer solstice and stone circles

FromThe English Heritage Podcast


Episode 63 - Written in the stars: summer solstice and stone circles

FromThe English Heritage Podcast

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jun 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The summer solstice, which brings the longest day of the year, is due to take place on 20 June and, under normal circumstances, thousands of people would gather at Stonehenge to watch the sun rise over the Heel stone. However, as that’s not possible this year, we’re having our own socially distanced celebration. Joining us is Senior Properties Historian, Dr Susan Greaney, to discuss the importance of the solstice to Stonehenge and the other prehistoric monuments aligned with it.

To discover more about Stonehenge and the Summer Solstice, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge
Released:
Jun 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk