Avebury Henge - the history books are wrong

Yet another brilliant professional video (with even more VR animations) well done my friend) 😊

I’ve always preferred to visit Avebury than Stonehenge as it more visitor friendly. It has a better atmosphere too.

I think it is crazy that at some time in the distant past, someone thought it was a good idea to put roads and buildings inside a prehistoric monument.

The houses were built from some of the missing stones marked by an oblisk. The stones were heated up and then rapidly cooled and shattered. You can see the fire marks on the stones of the houses built inside the circle.

The flooded landscape theory is a new one on me. That's a lot of water for a plateau elevated at hundreds of feet above sea level. I am also unaware of evidence for huts inside the site, especially in the centre of the solar circle where there was a very tall phallic needle stone several metres high. Also, the Swindon stone is not the biggest. It may be the biggest in the main circle, but the biggest on site is one of the Cove stones, which is potentially the largest megalith in Europe. Its the big one across the road from the pub as the road turns towards Swindon. Whereas the Swindon stone is the nearest stone to Swindon tens of metres further north. But despite a few moments I did enjoy this video. Water certainly plays its part as the flooding around Silbury Hill shows.

Should be realised that, being on chalk, when first built the bank was a gigantic shining white ring, and possibly regularly "scoured" to keep it white.

This video and commentary were fantastic! I went to Avebury in the summer of 2022. I loved it. But, I’m so pleased to see the overhead views. It’s a completely different perspective and I wish I had viewed your video before visiting Avebury.

Chris has truly outdone himself with his latest work, Avebury Henge. This remarkable piece of content showcases his exceptional professionalism, evident in the meticulous topic selection and thoughtful planning. The level of detail and research put into the subject matter is commendable, making it an engaging and informative experience. Avebury, a place steeped in history and mystery, is brilliantly brought to life through Chris's video. From the very beginning, it becomes clear that no stone was left unturned in capturing the essence of this ancient site. The visuals are captivating, offering breathtaking shots that showcase the grandeur and significance of Avebury. The accompanying music further enhances the overall experience. Carefully selected and masterfully integrated, the soundtrack beautifully complements the visuals, creating an atmosphere that draws the audience deeper into the narrative. The choice of music perfectly aligns with the historical significance of Avebury, establishing an emotional connection with viewers. Furthermore, the editing work in this video is nothing short of impressive. The seamless transitions between scenes, the well-paced progression, and the expertly crafted storytelling all contribute to the overall success of the video. Chris's attention to detail is evident throughout, as he skillfully weaves together the various elements to deliver a cohesive and engaging viewing experience. Overall, Chris's Avebury Henge stands as a testament to his talents as a content creator. The professionalism exhibited in every aspect, from topic selection to video production, is commendable. The extensive research, combined with the brilliant video, music, and editing, results in an outstanding final product. Chris's efforts are truly praiseworthy, and this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in history, archaeology, or simply seeking an enlightening and visually stunning experience. Well done, Chris!

Canals have to accurately follow the contours of land so the level of the water remains the same. Navigators will set the canal to specific number of feet above sea level for longer stretches. If they detour from the contour of the land they have to build tunnels, locks or viaducts.

Very slick, professional video. However, I really think you need to give more explanation of your 'wide river' claim. Is this generally accepted? I had not heard it before, and I've been reading about and visiting the site for 50 years. Wouldn't that put many sites underwater at the time of their construction?

Hi. You should fly your drone from Uffcott past Broad Hinton where the fields are flooded and showing so well. There is even flood to the north west of the henge itself. It’s amazing right now

Last year a huge monunent was discovered near Huelva in S Spain. Over 500 megaliths arranged in a concentric arc (maybe there were more?)

Been there, done that 30 years ago. I still have goosebumps! Breath taking, awe inspiring, completely amazing.

When you look at the circle it almost represents an ox bow lake. Now suppose that the waters weren't so high and inside the ox box lake there was a mound. someone worked out that the mound could accomodate a village and offer protection. You ask why throw the land out of the ditch, perhaps to ensure that the rising waters of a high tide were kept at bay and didn't sink the village. As the land around it sank under water it became a trading post out of necessity. Perhaps because more people came to live on the mound. As for the long barrows, they were for the dead. Depending on what time of year people died, they were buried to the east or the west. I have second idea on this - Perhaps they were always buried to the west but a great illness befell the village and those were left wouldn't desecrate the western barrow, so they built an eastern barrow instead. As for Silbury Hill, suppose it was a watch tower. I enjoyed your video, thanks for the ideas.

I've just discovered your channel - thank you YouTube algorithm (for once)! Fantastic shots and reconstructions of the historical landscape. Having said all that I'm not convinced about the trading centre theory - Avebury would have been on an island and that makes little sense to me. Also I'm not sure where that leaves other structures like Silbury Hill which looks like it would have been built in the water. However, what struck me in your initial LIDAR reconstruction is that there is plenty of high land around and, so far as I could see, none of the structures where positioned on it - so water would appear to be a definite factor in whatever was going on (but, as I said, not specifically for trading). Thanks again. Now to look at your other videos!

The most informative and watchable film about Avebury I've ever seen.

I'm not familiar with the notion of the ditch being filled with water. It raises some interesting questions. If it filled from a local river, why does the ditch need to be so deep? If the river was at that level, the ditch would be below the water table making the digging difficult and probably needing some form of water management not well known amongst neolithic people. Slope stability in saturated ground would be different than in dry. The banks at Avebury are pretty steep... Rivers have a tendency to flood. I wonder why the excavated spoil was used to form a bank, blocking external views rather than spread in the inner area to improve flood resistance.

Same at Stanton Drew... neighbouring fields have steep ditches surrounding the stones. 1952/ Chew Valley Lake- Ancient Bronze Age site... Moreton & Stanton Drew both mentioned in Domesday Book. Artifacts removed during excavations & never available for public view. Church in Pensford on an Island beneath the viaduct. The Tump- Iron Age fort. Stone Henge- Avebury- Stanton Drew. Ace vid. Yes- all waterway canals.

Very interesting. I have never considered before the ditch could have been a moat. Great video, Thanks:)

Could the ditch have been used as a water source ??