This 1968 dig was not, however, the first attempt to uncover the secrets of Silbury Hill. The Duke of Northumberland sank a shaft into the mound in 1777. A tunnel was dug in 1849, while in 1922 ...

These are the best historical places to visit in Wiltshire. 1. Gaze in Wonder at the Obscure & Mystical Silbury Hill The largest prehistoric mound in Europe, this man-made structure was probably ...

Kennet offers a romantic setting with high ceilings, a log burner, and an open-plan kitchen. Its bedroom includes a king-size ...

Longstones is a family-owned luxury accommodation located on a working farm within the Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire. Offering six uniquely designed barns, Longstones provides guests with a ...

Read more: Rick Steves' Most And Least Favorite Places In Europe The village of Avebury lies in Wiltshire ... is particularly haunting, as is Silbury Hill, Europe's largest artificial prehistoric ...