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sarsen [ˈsɑːsən]
n 1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology a boulder of silicified sandstone, probably of Tertiary age, found in large numbers in S England 2. (Social Science / Archaeology) such a stone used in a megalithic monument Also called greywether [probably a variant of Saracen] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It went from having bluestones from South Wales to the huge Sarsen stones seen today. Mystical stonehenge Stonehenge is thought to date from 3100 BC The stones are made of Bluestone, Sarsen and Welsh Sandstone English Heritage own the Wiltshire site and there is a charge to visit the stones Visitors are unable to walk amongst the stones Stonehenge was constructed in three phases. STONEHENGE Vs BENIDORM FOUNDED Erected around 2,500BC FAMOUS FOR Prehistoric behaviour MADE FROM Bluestone and Sarsen WORSHIP Druids celebrate solstices VISITOR NUMBERS 750,000 a year FOUNDED Changed for tourism in 1954 FAMOUS FOR Prehistoric behaviour MADE FROM Concrete WORSHIP Tourists celebrate beer VISITOR NUMBERS 6m a year ( 1. |
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