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Stones Forum >> Winter Solstice Open Access to Stonehenge
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Winter Solstice Open Access to Stonehenge |
Andy B
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|  Posted 14-12-2006 at 21:42
Winter Solstice Open Access to the Stones is on the Morning of Friday the 22nd December, 2006.
Sunrise is at 8:09 am (08:09 hrs).
We will be allowed in as soon as it is "Light Enough" (expect that to be between 07:15 & 07:30 Hours depending on the weather/light/fog).
Access ends at 9:00 am (09:00 hrs).
For More Info please visit:- http://Stonehenge.MercuryMoon.co.uk
Bright Blessings
Kev & Fee
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coldrum
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| Posted 16-12-2006 at 19:16
Hope who ever goes has good weather and enjoys themselves.
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| Posted 22-12-2006 at 12:25
I like the way the frost highlighted the curves of the terrain. No sunrise though.
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| Posted 31-12-2006 at 23:34
Winter Solstice Open Access to Stonehenge
It's a nice idea in practise.
I've never been that interested in the place, preferring other less "populated" circles. BUT take a look at it from those who would like to figure out what went on there.
How can you see all the nuances of a sunrise with loads of people blocking off shadows, light reflections and generally banging drums because they think they are "in tune with the stones."
These places were built by and for people with knowledge and should stay that way.
Gaining that knowledge is available to everyone but it takes hard work and is not just an excuse for a pissed up rave.
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hamish
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| Posted 01-01-2007 at 18:53
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On 2006-12-31 23:34, sem wrote:
Winter Solstice Open Access to Stonehenge
It's a nice idea in practise.
I've never been that interested in the place, preferring other less "populated" circles. BUT take a look at it from those who would like to figure out what went on there.
How can you see all the nuances of a sunrise with loads of people blocking off shadows, light reflections and generally banging drums because they think they are "in tune with the stones."
These places were built by and for people with knowledge and should stay that way.
Gaining that knowledge is available to everyone but it takes hard work and is not just an excuse for a pissed up rave.
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Well said Sem. Happy New Year.
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coldrum
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| Posted 01-01-2007 at 19:45
Stonehenge Summer Solstice is the most popular.
I've been once just to see what it was about.
Not sure how many turn up for the Winter solstice. I think the numbers are much less, although one theory that has been put forward is that the main festival at Stonehenge may have been the Winter solstice.
It's also opened at the Equinoxes too, but the big one is the summer solstice.
Much prefered going when it was quieter. Have done a few early morning visits where you can book in advance and have access to the stones.
Found this was much nicer as numbers are limited. You get to really look around properly and its much more peacefull.
Luckily the two times I've been the morning was nice and sunny so you could get a good idea of light and shadow.
Most people who visit Stonehenge don't bother to explore the surrounding landscape which is equally interesting.
It's a quick visit to see the stones and then off.
I had the opportunity to explore some of the surrounding area with an archaeologist.
One of the things we did was walk up the avenue towards Stonehenge.
I would recommend that any-one visiting the area do this.
It gives you a much better idea of stonehenge in its surroundings.
This I suspect is also true of other monuments around the country.
Also the pagans I know, some of which attend Stonehenge are also not pleased about the drunken rabble that turn up.
But on such occassions the site is open to all, and while some who go along do so for serious reasons, things like this do attract those who just want to get blind drunk and mess around.
Does seem also that Avebury is getting more and more people for the Summer solstice (and other festival days) which isn't going down too well with the locals.
Again because of some drunk troublemakers, it spoils it for others.
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| Posted 04-01-2007 at 13:28
The winter solstice is always good at Stonehenge, due mostly to the less than 1000 attendance (20 - 30,000 in summer!). I always think I should be there for the previous evening's sunset and standing in the field across the road from the heel stone.
By the way I disagree totally with Sem's "These places were built by and for people with knowledge and should stay that way.
Gaining that knowledge is available to everyone but it takes hard work and is not just an excuse for a pissed up rave."
(Planting my flag squarely in the rationalist camp!)
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