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Silbury Hill, Wiltshire

Silbury Hill is a Prehistoric artificial chalk mound near Avebury, Wiltshire. It forms part of the Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hill was constructed in several stages between c. 2400~2300 BC. It stands around 130ft high and covers 5 acres. Its original purpose is a subject of speculation. It is within the council area of Wiltshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1008445.

Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Wiltshire
Lat, Long: 51.415755,-1.8574198
Grid Reference: SU 1001 6853
Civil Parish: Avebury CP
Council Area: Wiltshire CA
Police Area: Wiltshire PA

GBPN ID: 232509
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Silbury_Hill,_Wiltshire_232509

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