United Kingdom · Stone circle
Stonehenge
A prehistoric monument whose stones, earthworks and solar alignments belong to a much wider ceremonial landscape.
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Sacred places in United Kingdom
Three starting points for a deeper relationship with place.
Learn the history, notice the different traditions, and follow the sources. Local communities and custodians determine access and appropriate participation; inclusion here does not mean a place is currently open to visitors.
United Kingdom · Abbey
Iona Abbey
An island abbey associated with Columba and the spread of monastic Christianity across Scotland and beyond.
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United Kingdom · Abbey ruins
Glastonbury Abbey
The remains of a major medieval abbey surrounded by traditions and legends that require careful distinction from historical evidence.
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