Posted on Aug 03, 2025 / Travel
The larger sarsen stones, weighing up to 25 tons, are believed to have been transported from the Marlborough Downs, about 20 miles away, using a combination of sledges, rollers, and manpower. The smaller bluestones, which weigh up to 4 tons, originated in the Preseli Hills of Wales, over 150 miles away. The transport of these stones remains a subject of research, but most experts believe they were moved using a mix of land and river routes, demonstrating remarkable planning and effort by ancient people.
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