Era 9: Stonehenge now



The Visitor Centre
Stonehenge today is the remains of a prehistoric temple of unequalled importance. From the earliest times it has aroused the awe and the curiosity of its visitors. It was first mentioned as one of the wonders of Britain only seventy years after the Norman Conquest, and since then almost every people of antiquity has been claimed as its builders. But it is only during the twentieth century that archaeological excavations have given reliable information about its age and history.

Stonehenge and its surrounding landscape have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Managed jointly by English Heritage and The National Trust, it is visited by hundreds of thousands of people a year. It is recognised that facilities need to be improved and plans are underway to resite the main roads and allow the general public access again to the stones.

The Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre has a shop providing a wide range of books, souvenirs and gifts. A wide range of educational material, interpretation in several languages and guided tours are available.

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