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12. The World’s Largest Stone Circle – Avebury, Wiltshire

12. The World’s Largest Stone Circle – Avebury, Wiltshire

FromNeil Oliver Podcast


12. The World’s Largest Stone Circle – Avebury, Wiltshire

FromNeil Oliver Podcast

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Aug 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week’s podcast Neil’s journey continues across Wiltshire’s powerful ritual landscape, taking us to the largest stone circle in the world.Avebury is a colossal monument built over centuries by our Neolithic ancestors. It consists of three stone circles and at its heart is the cove stone weighing nearly 100 tons. This complex and mysterious monument chart’s the seasons, marks time and once brought our ancestors together. Awed by its sheer scale and intent Neil testifies to the fact that, thousands of years ago, this surely was a place that meant so much.Check out the Podcast Instagram Account - Neil Oliver Love Letter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Aug 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The History Podcast with Neil OliverSeason One: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British IslesSeason Two: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the WorldBe prepared to be swept away by Neil as he turns us all into time travellers!In this very personal and idiosyncratic journey Neil takes us with him on a thrilling adventure, taking us through time and space, giving us a unique insight into the whole of human history.Useful links:Neil Oliver Patreon Site – https://www.patreon.com/neiloliverSeries Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletterPodcast series – all the usual providers - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-olivers-love-letter-to-the-british-islesNeil Oliver's Love Letter to the British Isles & Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the World are both FBF Podcast Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.