Stonehenge: Where Myth and History Meet

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Take a Stonehenge tour and become astounded by this grandiose edifice that continues to compel and fascinate.

Back in the 12th century, Henry of Huntingdon observed of Stonehenge: 'no one has been able to discover by what mechanism such vast masses of stone were elevated, nor for what purpose they were designed'.  The facts behind Stonehenge’s construction are possibly as elusive as ever.

A range of legends attributed to the landmark have claimed its creation came from Ireland and even Africa. It has even been argued that wizards and giants has a part to play in the construction of this mysterious edifice.

The stones were carved around 3,000 BC. The placement of the stones, on the other hand, date to approximately 2,200 BC. As such, it is clear that the building of Stonehenge was not a short-term miraculous achievement. This entirely undermines the claims that the stones were placed by giants or wizards, as it is clear that it took a great deal of time and effort, indeed, thousands of years, to forge Stonehenge.

Geoffrey of Monmouth, for one, the author to first put Arthurian Legend to narration, contended that the stones were moved from Africa to Ireland by giants. They were conveyed to the Emerald Isle due to their unique healing properties, he claimed. There is certainly no basis for his argument.

To this very day the Stonehenge circle and earthworks are connected with—and used by—many groups that believe there is a certain magical or spiritual import to the monument. Many do think that some kind of otherworldly power is present at Stonehenge, and this can be used and channeled.

Does Stonehenge have a special ethereal aura? You can only decide by visiting the landmark for yourself. Whilst exploring Stonehenge, why not also make the most of a Roman Bath tour, and delve into the charms of this quaint city?

Bath was, in fact, the very first town in the UK to be conferred with World Heritage Site status. It is not much of a challenge to understand why this was: it teems with grandiose, exquisite and ostentatious Roman ruins. Spend some time in awe of the, in some cases, daunting yet extraordinary landmarks of Bath, such as deeply enchanting Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge (based on Florence’s Ponte Vecchio), and its world renowned spa.

Both Stonehenge and Bath hold their own unique elements; explore these two captivating places. Try to see if you can unravel the mysteries of Stonehenge; as yet, no one has been considered entirely successful in doing so.