Padlet - Stonehenge

Our inquiry curriculum has included exploring the unexplained. We asked ourselves a question about a particular wonder of the world. I chose Stonehenge.

Stonehenge

Question: How was Stonehenge built and why?

Most of the massive stones were hauled into their upright position by men on ropes pulling furiously. However the lintel stones were put into position in a different technique. Men constructed a ramp of earth which the stones were then slid up by men with ropes. Before the lintels were hauled into place a groove had been carved into them and the upright stones had a mortises carved on them so they would slot securely in place. Which is another factor to how the stones have lasted so long.

Stonehenge was built by Druids, Greeks, Atlanteans and Phoenicians in 2800 - 1800 BC due to current investigations of Stonehenge in the last 100 years. There are many reasons for why Stonehenge was built but nobody knows for sure. Perhaps it is because…

• That at the time the culture was totally reliant on seasons to survive and whether or not it would be a good season.  
• Before the stones were raised the area could have been a sacred hunting ground and to honour the hunting ground they may have raised the stones to thank the gods.
• During the time of Stonehenge being built some people believe that since the stones were all the way from Wales that the British was helping out with the structure as a sign of peace.
• These great stones may have been a feasting ground for some. The pigs are slaughtered and in Winter many would come along to celebrate the event.
• The stones may have even been a big speaker booming sound out to the enemy or to their families and friends.
• The area of Stonehenge may have been a cemetery for the dead of the army after a massive fight and the bodies of the men fought are buried there.
• The Stonehenge might have been a healing site and save many lives before they were lost and because of that people have built circle of stones to protect them.

Facts About Stonehenge:

• There are two main types of stones in Stonehenge, Bluestone and Sarsen stone.
• There are 83 stones in total throughout the Stonehenge.
• Roman pottery, coins, metal items and stones have been found during various periods of archaeologists studying the site.
• There are over 1,000 stone circles in the UK.
• Using the tools available at the time Stonehenge may have taken 20-30 million man hours to create.
• Most of the stones that have fallen over are the cause of earthquakes.
• The new visitor centre built in 2013 for Stonehenge cost is 81001164.51 dollars.