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«A Rising Moon, Stonehenge» by Howard Phipps

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London Day Trip: Explore London to Southampton via Stonehenge

A london day trip is one of the best ways to experience England's iconic attractions in a single journey. If you're traveling between the capital and the south coast, choosing a london to southampton via stonehenge tour allows you to enjoy history, scenic countryside, and a convenient transfer all in one. Instead of taking a direct route, this travel option lets you visit the world-famous Stonehenge before arriving in Southampton. Whether you're heading to a cruise terminal or exploring southern England, Airport Express Tours offers a comfortable and well-planned experience for every traveler.

Why Choose a London Day Trip?

A london day trip is perfect for visitors who want to maximize their travel time. From historic landmarks to beautiful countryside, there is plenty to enjoy without the need for multiple travel bookings. Choosing a london to southampton via stonehenge route gives travelers the opportunity to witness one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments while traveling comfortably to Southampton.

With Airport Express Tours, passengers benefit from professional drivers, spacious vehicles, and convenient pickup services. This makes every london day trip enjoyable, stress-free, and suitable for families, couples, solo travelers, and cruise passengers.

London to Southampton via Stonehenge – A Memorable Journey

The london to southampton via stonehenge route combines sightseeing with practical transportation. Travelers leave London, enjoy the scenic English countryside, stop at the remarkable Stonehenge for photos and exploration, and then continue comfortably to Southampton.

This london day trip is ideal for cruise passengers, international visitors, and history enthusiasts. Instead of spending hours on a direct journey, travelers can create unforgettable memories by exploring one of England's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Airport Express Tours ensures every london to southampton via stonehenge experience is carefully organized with reliable transportation, knowledgeable service, and flexible scheduling.

Benefits of Booking with Airport Express Tours

Comfortable and modern vehicles.

Professional and experienced drivers.

Convenient hotel or airport pickup.

Scenic journey through the English countryside.

Visit the iconic Stonehenge during your transfer.

Timely arrival in Southampton.

Excellent option for cruise travelers.

Whether you're planning a vacation or beginning a cruise, a london day trip with london to southampton via stonehenge offers the perfect combination of sightseeing and convenience.

FAQ

Q1. What is included in a London day trip? A london day trip typically includes comfortable transportation, sightseeing opportunities, and scheduled stops at famous attractions.

Q2. Why choose London to Southampton via Stonehenge? The london to southampton via stonehenge journey allows travelers to visit Stonehenge while conveniently traveling to Southampton.

Q3. Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers? Yes. Airport Express Tours specializes in transfers that are ideal for cruise travelers.

Q4. How long does the journey take? The total travel time depends on traffic and sightseeing duration but provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

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Stonehenge Recap #1

Stage 1: (c. 3100 – 2935 BCE) The earliest version of Stonehenge was not made of stone, but was a circular earthwork enclosure known in archaeology as a henge, measuring roughly 100 meters in diameter.

In this stage, inside the inner banks, 56 pits were excavated called the Aubrey Holes, named after John Aubrey who discovered them in 1666. Deposits in the bottom of the ditch included antler picks, which were used to dig the ditch itself, as well as bones of cattle and deer that were already centuries old when they were placed there. Also, human cremation burials were found within and inside the holes. At first, these holes were thought of serving as pits for timbers, but later researches revelaed that they probably held Welsh bluestones.

If you look down here you can see a couple more of interesting labels. The first one being the Heel Stone. Traditionally, the Heel Stone marks the place on the horizon where the summer solstice sunrise appears when viewed from the centre of the stone circle. Every year thousands of people gather to watch this event.

It lies about 76 meters away to the northeast from the centre of the stone circle; at the top of the Avenue, fractionally to the east of the main solstitial axis.

The second element is the Station Stone, a orthostat that was part of a group of 4 stones, now only 2 of them remaining. They formed a rectangle around the central monument with its sides in the ratio of 5:12.

[pic from Stonehenge Decoded, p. 65; 1965]

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A post about the history of Stonehenge rather than its prehistory. If you ever visited Stonehenge, you may have heard of Airmen's Corner, at what is now the roundabout at the entrance to the new Visitor's Center.

One of the airmen being Eustace Broke Loraine, aged thirty-two, who died in a plane crash at that location on 5th July 1912. The first Royal Flying Corps officer to be killed in an aircraft crash while flying on duty. A cross was erected at the site but has since been relocated to the Stonehenge Vistors Centre.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle, 6 July 1912: "Aviation Tragedy. How the Accident Occurred. The inquest was held at Bulford Camp Hospital, Salisbury Plain, yesterday evening on Captain Eustace Brooke Loraine, 33, and Staff-Sergent Wilson, 29, victims of the Army aeroplane accident. Capt. Loraine was in the Grenadier Guards, and Wilson in the Royal Engineers, and both were attached to the Flying Corps. A verdict of accidental death was returned."

Loraine's remains were returned to the home of the Loraine family, Bramford Hall, near Ipswich, where he was given a funeral with full military honours.

For more information see: allabouthistory.co.uk/History/d8/Eustace-Broke-Loraine

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Has a simpler and older version of Stonehenge been discovered?

Archaeologists believe they have discovered an earlier, much simpler version of Stonehenge, about 5 km from the prehistoric site. All that remains of this older structure are two holes in the ground, but the team says that in these were placed wooden stakes that were aligned with the sun at the summer and winter solstices in the same way as at Stonehenge. The space is about 5,000 years old, that…

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